What shoots flatter 7mm or 300 win mag?

In a nutshell, here’s why: given equal rifle mass, optimum bullet Ballistic Coefficients and Muzzle Velocities in each caliber, the 7mm RM will shoot flatter, drift less and recoil with less brain jarring recoil than the 300 WM. Contrary to popular belief, the heavier bullet does not drift less in the wind.

What is the effective range of a 7mm Remington Magnum?

With 140 grain bullets, driven at velocities of between 3200 and 3300fps, the 7mm RM delivers extreme trauma on light bodied game out to ranges exceeding 400 yards. This bullet weight tends to lose its ability to produce wide wounding at ranges of around 650 yards.

What is a 7mm rifle equivalent to?

308 caliber to equal the flat trajectory and penetration of a . 284 diameter 180-grain bullet with a muzzle velocity of 2,860 ft/sec (870 m/s), as offered for the 7mm Remington Magnum, requires muzzle energy close to what the . 300 Winchester Magnum can offer, i.e. well beyond what the . 30-06 can deliver.

What’s bigger than a 300 Win Mag?

The 338 Lapua shoots larger diameter and heavier bullets that are generally more aerodynamic than the bullets the 300 Win Mag uses.

What is the best bullet weight for 7mm Rem Mag?

160-grain
In my mind, a 160-grain bullet at 3,100 fps makes the best all-around 7mm Rem Mag load. That weight bullet has a trajectory within a couple of inches of the 140 grain out to 400 yards and packs more energy when it gets there. A stoutly constructed 160-grain also tears up less meat.

Is there a difference between 7mm Mag and 7mm Rem Mag?

The 7MM Rem. Mag. is a long action belted magnum cartridge. It has a lot more powder capacity and can handle slightly heavier bullets. It has much more recoil then a 7mm-08 and is suitable for large sized game.

Is 7mm and 7mm Rem Mag the same?

The 7mm Remington Mag is based on the . 375H&H case, blown out, shortened, and necked down to 7mm. Both use the same bullets, but the 7mm-08 has much less powder capacity, and falls under the Short Action label for hi-power rifles. Whereas the 7mm Rem.

Which is bigger 6.5 Creedmoor or 300 Win Mag?

300 Winchester Magnum is physically much larger than the 6.5 Creedmoor. The Winchester cartridge has a longer overall length and uses a longer case than the 6.5 Creedmoor. That said, the 6.5 Creedmoor is designed to fit in a short action rifle while the longer . Each cartridge uses different diameter bullets: .

Which is bigger 308 caliber vs 300 Win Mag?

Both these popular and vastly different cartridges throw . 308-inch diameter (30-caliber) bullets. The big difference is their powder capacity. While the short-action 308 Win. will hold 49.5 grains of water, the voluminous 300 Win.