7mm. v. 30cal.

[forestpaper223]

im looking to build an elk gun, for humane (obviously) shots out to like 700yds. weight of the gun, and finding ammo are not a big deal, but im torn between the 7mm. Rem. Mag. or the 300 winmag? thoughts? im just worried about retained energy.

 

[zeroforhire]

Can't really go wrong with either.

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[elkduds]

7mm Rem Mag vs .300 Win Mag - Cartridge Comparison

In this cartridge comparison of the 7mm Rem Mag vs .300 Win Mag, we are dealing with two cartridges that each carry loyal users and often find themselves

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[tdot]

A bigger hole is always more effective.

I believe Broz has quickly compared the two cartridges and he was pretty emphatic that the 308 caliber was more effective then 7mm. Might be worth looking him up.

 

[Vaultman]

I vote 300 wm. Bigger dia. bullet, heavier bullet, more case capacity... I also think it is more versatile round.

 

[doc88]

300 WM all the way. Most versatile cartridge in America. However, the 7 will get it done but I love my 30 cals.

 

[desertcj]

An awful lot of elk have been killed with both and I don't think that 700yds is really pushing the limits of either cartridge as long as the shooter is up to the task. That said, I don't think that many people would say that the 7mag is better for elk then a 300. I'm gonna have to say 300 win mag for elk and I shoot a 7mag.

 

[howl]

Be real handy if you could shoot them first. I liked the 300 on paper and game better, but I'd rather shoot a 7mm.

 

[16Bore]

700 yds = LFW

 

[Vaultman]

700 yds = LFW

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[16Bore]

LONG FRIGGIN WAY!!!

 

[Vaultman]

LONG FRIGGIN WAY!!!

Makes more sense.

 

[amassi]

180s @ 2950 or 215@ 2950?
Elk wont survive either at any range up to your proposed limit.

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[stevevan]

180s @ 2950 or 215@ 2950?
Elk wont survive either at any range up to your proposed limit.

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I like and use the 7 Remy. To me the recoil of the 7 is not as great as the 300 and I shoot it better. I've punched 26 elk tags using my 7mm Rem so yes it works effectively.

 

[WCB]

IMO either...I shoot a 7 mag but would shoot a 300 win in a heart beat. To me they fill the exact same niche.

 

[Hill Difficulty]

7RM is plenty.

 

[Cody_W]

If you’d be interested in any other calibers the 28 Nosler is a real shooter. 195gr Berger EOL sustains enough energy to kill past 1200 effectively. But you both calibers you mention will get the job done. I have a 300 win I enjoy a lot.

 

[marshland_max]

I use a 7 mm Rem Mag as does my hunting partner.

 

[Ferg]

I have both rounds and both have performed on elk, deer, speed goats, gophers. The lighter 300s can be a bit more punchy on the shoulder than a 7 mag but not by much. If you find a deal on a rifle you like and it happens to be in either chambering, buy that sucker and start launching rounds.