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It’s hard to go wrong with a 7mm mag, I really enjoy mine. If you like the compact cartridges the 7-08 is a stellar round.
I think the 7 Remington Magnum is tipping the scales in your favor. I will look at a Tikka rifle as they have very good reviews.It’s hard to go wrong with a 7mm mag, I really enjoy mine. If you like the compact cartridges the 7-08 is a stellar round.
The 7x57 Mauser is a German cartridge linked to the history of Spain. I like it a lot, but I always think of higher power cartridges. Why? The truth is that I don't even know.Between those two choices, the 7mm Remington Magnum wins hands down. If I were allowed to make a third choice, then - 7x57mm Mauser. Mine’s been taking everything from Gemsbok to Tiger (and everything in between) since 1989. The caliber is yet to let me down.
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Talking with my gunsmith he recommended the 270 WSM but he has not explained why. The 7 Reminton Magnum has been giving satisfaction to its users for decades and that weighs heavily on my possible choice. Although the brass without a belt seems to me a success. A better design.The 7x57 Mauser is a German cartridge linked to the history of Spain. I like it a lot, but I always think of higher power cartridges. Why? The truth is that I don't even know.
Power can be a bit over-rated if its consideration is for longer range shooting. If 300 m is the limit of your practice distance, all the extra power to keep a bullet lethal beyond that point doesn't do a lot of good, and won't kill an animal any deader at 200 m than a lower velocity cartridge would.The 7x57 Mauser is a German cartridge linked to the history of Spain. I like it a lot, but I always think of higher power cartridges. Why? The truth is that I don't even know.
That is an indisputable reality.Power can be a bit over-rated if its consideration is for longer range shooting. If 300 m is the limit of your practice distance, all the extra power to keep a bullet lethal beyond that point doesn't do a lot of good, and won't kill an animal any deader at 200 m than a lower velocity cartridge would.
Exactly - At the end of the day any cartridge that gets you 1,500 lbs of energy at your desired distance (300 meters) will work just fine.Power can be a bit over-rated if its consideration is for longer range shooting. If 300 m is the limit of your practice distance, all the extra power to keep a bullet lethal beyond that point doesn't do a lot of good, and won't kill an animal any deader at 200 m than a lower velocity cartridge would.
Just to put matters into perspective, when I shot the man eating Royal Bengal tiger in 1989 … I was using these- Simple cup & core 175Gr Winchester Super x soft nosed fodder with big blue noses (claiming an advertised velocity of 2440fps).The 7x57 Mauser is a German cartridge linked to the history of Spain. I like it a lot, but I always think of higher power cartridges. Why? The truth is that I don't even know.
Not a big difference between the two performance wise. One thing I could say is it’s more likely the 270wsm could become a reloading cartridge as it may be less likely to survive. Only you can decide.Hi, I haven't written in a long time. I keep messing with weapons. I'm saving for a new rifle; Since I have a 338 Winchester Magnum, I have thought about purchasing a rifle with a smaller diameter cartridge and I want to choose between a 270 WSM or a 7 mm Remington Magnum. I plan to use it to stalk animals such as roe deer, goats and the like. I like the 270 WSM being brassless and can be fired in shorter rifles and the 7RM I like its history, and its ability to handle heavier shells if needed. Which one would you choose?
I have almost made up my mind that the cartridge of choice is the classic 7mm Remington Magnum.Not a big difference between the two performance wise. One thing I could say is it’s more likely the 270wsm could become a reloading cartridge as it may be less likely to survive. Only you can decide.
A last fly in the ointment. If you really wanted something non-belted, as others have mentioned, a 280 AI is difficult to beat. I'm in the middle of load development for mine, and there is no practical difference in velocity between my 280 AI and 7mm RM firing 156, 160, and 175 gr bullets.I have almost made up my mind that the cartridge of choice is the classic 7mm Remington Magnum.
I really like the 270WSM. That would be my choice.Hi, I haven't written in a long time. I keep messing with weapons. I'm saving for a new rifle; Since I have a 338 Winchester Magnum, I have thought about purchasing a rifle with a smaller diameter cartridge and I want to choose between a 270 WSM or a 7 mm Remington Magnum. I plan to use it to stalk animals such as roe deer, goats and the like. I like the 270 WSM being brassless and can be fired in shorter rifles and the 7RM I like its history, and its ability to handle heavier shells if needed. Which one would you choose?