Recoil is worse with a .300. The 7mm-08 is a bit closer to the 308 and doesn't really come close to the ballistics of the 7mm mag. The synthetic stocked rifle looks like a Winchester. These will give substantially better performance than the 308 and won't burn barrels nearly as fast as the 7mm mag. The fact that it also has a milder recoil than the 300 Win Mag makes the 7mm Rem Mag a sound choice for those heading out on mountain hunting expeditions. The .300 WSM has similar (slightly better) capabilities, though as I understand it, they can't really make good use of the heavier 200 and 220 gr. Ballistically (at least to 300 yards or so) the 30-06 in a comparable bullet weight is very similar. I have yet to have a case separation in my Browning 7mm rem mag. Recoil of the 300 WSM should be pretty much the same as the 300 Win Mag. The 7mm shoots .284-inch diameter bullets through bores .28-inch across, but only two use this Imperial measuring system in their titles: .280 Remington and .284 Winchester, both excellent but under-rated “standard” velocity cartridges. Some may wonder why the popular .270 Win, 7mm Rem Mag and .270 WSM did not have better showings. These calibers, along with similar calibers not evaluated (.264 Win Mag, .270 Wby Mag, 7mm WSM and 7mm Wby Mag) are optimally designed to take medium game at ranges beyond 300 yards. Does anyone know how bad the recoil from a 7mm rem mag is compared to a 300 wsm? … I have a Rem. Thus I decided on the 7mm Rem Mag and I am very happy I did. Comparing say the 7mm WSM to a 300 WSM as to potential effectiveness on game an important factor is shot placement. There are more match grade bullets made for the .300WM. But the 300 WSM is … In my opinion, there is no difference in recoil between the 7mm Rem Mag and the .300 Win Mag. The new WSM's seem to be in light weight rifles most of the time also. Several friends have been telling me that the recoil is pretty hefty in the new cartridges as well. bullets that retain quite a bit more punch at extended range. In 2004 I took my 99 .270 WSM and a light .375 H&H. As the 7mm Rem Mag is of smaller caliber than the 300 Win Mag, it is a very good choice for lighter, smaller animals. It's pretty close to the 280 Ackley and since you're a reloader, obtaining ammo won't be an issue. looking for some direction. vs. .300 Win. On the west coast, most hunters use the 7mm Rem Mag for rifle elk season, so ammo and reloading supplies are more common. Like all 7mms, they can fire bullets as light as 100-grains and as heavy as 180-grains. which has more recoil and which would you recamend for a 15 year old thats 5 ft 8 in and 165 lbs. I've killed at least 1 cow and 3 bull elk with the 300 WSM/180 2,950 combo. There was a trend for more recoil energy with the .300 Win Mag rounds, and we also have to take into account the difference in rifle weights between these two cartridges. I have a .270 Win, a 7mm Rem Mag, and a .300 Win Mag. The 7mm WSM or 7mm Rem Mag are a bit better on account of the higher B.C. Maybe more, but can't remember. of .284", 175 gr. Truly appreciate you watching the videos!Cinder blocks with these two power houses!! All recoil values have been rounded off to … Mag. This rifle is super light weight, bare rifle just under 5.5 lbs, all up scoped ready to shoot its 7lbs, very light for a 1000 yd capable rifle. Does anyone know how bad the recoil from a 7mm rem mag is compared to a 300 wsm? I use the Alpha mags, but Seekins are another option. The 7mm is kind of in between, but I got a smokin good deal on it. I went back to the .308 until I went to Africa again in late 90s and then 2004. in 99 I took a .300 Weatherby and a .375 Weatherby. It just seems to kill elk a lot better than the .270. The WSMs are great cartridges though, and have quite have a few minor advantages over the old belted magnums. I have tested, owned, built and shot many 7 rem mags, 7mm-300 win mags, a few 7 stw's, a 7 RUM or two and others in the .284 family. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > clemsonguy81 remington 700 cdl 30-06! I have shot most of my stuff with a .300 Win mag and it has never failed me. Buzz Senior Member. Also consider 300 Win Mag will have substantially more recoil and cost slightly more to reload. can use bullets of 120 grains, but things usually top out at 175 or 185 grains. 300 SAUM and its felt recoil is considerably less than that of the 300 win mag or 300 weatherby mag, and is matches closely to the trajectory of the 300 win mag. The 175 grain bullet worked well on Elk and caribou for me. I am looking to get something for going larger and longer out west type hunting. So a larger hole with the 300 might not be effective if it hits a little off of where you want it to go. by 13 percent and the Win. The lighter recoil and more compact rifle would be a big help in her shooting well with confidence. It's a pretty lightweight rifle so the recoil is definately something to consider. ballistics. I have just never been thrilled by the 7mm Rem Mag. Have you ever considered the 270 WSM? Sorry , wrong thread. The 7mm is lighter on the shoulder. Discussion in 'Firearms' started by clemsonguy81, Feb 6, 2009. 7mm rem mag for an easy to load for and find factory loads too. Mag. I thought this was for your wife for some reason. I don't agree that a 7mm WSM suffers in a short action mag. Thanks I am liking what I see about the 7mm mag but a lot of people use the 300w/m . Does the perfect muley cartridge really exist? Both are good cartridges. Mule Deer Cartridge Showdown: .270 Win. In the WSM .270 fans found a short, powerful, efficient round that could be housed in compact, lightweight short-action rifles and which edged closer to 7mm Rem. The 300 Win looks real good with bullets such as the 190 and 210 ABLRs BUT the 7mm Rem looks darned good with the 150's and 168 ABLRs as well. A 150 grain 7mm Rem flies at 2900-300fps, and a 150 grain .300WM flies at around 3300-3400fps. Nov 11, 2008 #2. Truly appreciate you watching the videos!Milk jugs with these two power houses!! I'm tuning up a 7mm wsm mostly for the cool factor and my ego. used the 7mm alot from the 80s and for me it was a pretty hard kicker not much less than a .300 Win Mag. As to case life; a competent handloader can get up to 10 reloads from brass handled properly. A 180 grain bullet from a 8 lb rifle at 2900 FPS will feel the same wether it is a 300 WSM or a 300 win mag. In the table below rifle weight is given in pounds, free recoil energy is given in foot pounds, and free recoil velocity is given in feet-per-second. bullets because of OAL in the magazines. That being said a .300 WSM won't be a bad choice at all. Reality is my 7-08 would do the job all day. runs at 2940 fps and the .280 AI runs at 2850 fps). Mag. I also have a .300 Wthby in a Rem 700, but I don't think it provides much real advantage over the Win version. I have two 7mm rem mags--a #1 and an A-bolt--and they feel, to me, just like an -06. When buying the Tikka I was a little unsure whether to decide on 7mm Rem Mag or some .30 cal. Since they both shoot quite flat the recoil they produce would, according to Bowman, matter on where the bullet hit's. I'm running about 2950fps in a 28" melonited barrel without a compressed load. Think, pronghorn, mule, and fallow deer. Which is sort of an explanation of why I have the .300. 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