7mm Rem Mag vs 300 Win Mag

[Harrison S]

Just thought I would put this out there... which one are you choosing, and why??

[Wapiti]

Strictly for hunting or serious LR shooting... 300 WM every time.

Hunting... The huge array of available, economical projectiles, cases, and just the fact that the .30 is more flexible when/if you want to step up to very heavy big game bullets.
Long range precision... Sako TRG 42's don't come in 7mm Rem so i didn't have to ignore that calibre yet gain. And a big thing, where I am and the shops I can get to, 7mm projectile and cases range is limited.

Sure, the numbers touted say the 7mmRM has the edge in drop because for weight the projectiles are smaller diameter so can achieve higher BC, but to solve that in the TRG I use 240 and 250gn Matchkings. I bet apart from a few elevation clicks, there is no benefit to 7mm.

As far as any edge in game goes, there isn't any - exception being big bullets for big animals is better in .30, if you ever get that opportunity.
I think .300WM is that much better for hunting, I have two Sako sporters, and for hilltop to hilltop, another 27" barrel TRG42. All in .300WM.
And just for insanity, I have a lightweight 300RUM too, .30 is so impressive.

There will be plenty who say "but what about the numbers!!!", but I say, come and show my why your 7mm is superior out here across the paddock.
Competition? I have no idea, not the slightest bit interested.

[bigrich]

yeah , i'd considered a 7mm rem mag myself . bit less recoil , good ballistics with lighter bullets . would more than do the job . but it won't do anything i can do with a 30-06 at reasonable ranges . what's that old saying "7mm rem mag , flat as a 270, hit's like a 30-06"

i had a play with a tikka t3 in 300mag one time , can't say i liked it . i think if i had to choose i'd take the 7mm . less recoil means it can be a lighter carry rifle , that's probably easier to shoot . guess it comes down to intended game as to which one is suitable . cr@p , you've put a idea in my head ! i've got the itch for a new purchase ....

JMHO

[Damo300]

I chose the 300 because I like .308.
It truly is gods calibre.
I have a 30/30 as well.
I'd like all the 30's if I could.

The pills are plentiful. Every gunshop I visit carries a good range of 30cal.
If one shop doesn't have my lollies, I can normally find them at the others I frequent.
Huge selection of factory rounds if you're not reloading too.

My hunting partner chose the 7RM.
For us, there is no difference in either of them for what we both do.
His shoots much flatter than mine does, but I'm throwing a heavier pill.
He doesn't make a scope adjustment out to 200yds. The point blank zero on them 7rm's is something else.
I'm am throwing a180gr Sierra SPBT, and he's throwing the 165gr tipped game king.

They both kick. Yes, that's a magnum thing. His was a lot worse than mine because he has the lite version and mine is a varmint, but fit a muzzle brake and it calms them right down.

It's the debate that will go into the next millennium, but I say they are both awesome cartridges and they are bloody effective at what they do.
I would purchase either.
I have been thinking about a 7rm, but I have a 308 project to finish first.

[mchughcb]

The answer is 30-06.

[bigrich]

The answer is 30-06.