How hard is a 7mm kick?

Using bullets of the same weight, the 7mm Rem. Both calibers can push a 150- to 165-grain bullet about 3,000 fps at the muzzle, which is always devastating at ranges inside of 200 yards.

How much recoil does a 7 mm magnum have?

7mm Rem Mag: Recoil. Using the 150-grain bullet as a model, in a 7-pound rifle, the . 270 Winchester produces about 13 foot pounds of recoil, which is not much. Using the 160-grain bullet, an 8 pound 7mm Rem Mag churns up around 20.

What has more kick a 30 06 or a 7mm?

As you can see, the 7mm Remington Magnum has slightly more recoil than the . 30-06. In this case, the 7mm Rem Mag produces 7.5\% more free recoil energy than the . 30-06.

What is a 7mm Mag good for?

When using quality bullets and with good shot placement, both the 7mm Rem Mag and . 300 Win Mag are excellent for hunting black, brown, and grizzly bear at all practical hunting ranges. However, since they are such flat shooting and hard hitting cartridges, the 7mm Mag and .

Is 7mm ammo hard to find?

Well-known member. It is a fairly standard hunting round. But should be easier to find in times of shortages than 308 or 223. Reloading will bring out the best in it & the rifle.

How far will a 7mm mag shoot?

With the right ammo, the 0-1000 meter ballistics are VERY impressive and the 7mm is easily capable of 1000+ meter shooting, but it falls short of the . 300 in most regards while significantly outpacing the . 308 (Which really shouldn’t surprise anyone).

What is a 7mm Mag comparable to?

With comparable bullet weights, the 7mm Mag. will supersede the velocities of the . 30-06 Springfield; though the ’06 can use heavier bullets, the 7mm of equal weight will offer a better Sectional Density. 300 Mag. is a hard hitting and accurate cartridge, offering a 150 fps velocity increase over the .

Which is better 6.5 Creedmoor or 7mm?

When comparing the same bullet weight, the 6.5mm bullet will always offer better Sectional Density than any 7mm, just as any 7mm will show a grain-for-grain advantage over the . 30 calibers. At 140 grains, the 6.5 has an S.D.

Which is bigger .308 or 7mm mag?

Its bullet diameter is 7mm or 0.284″. Its case is belted and has significantly greater capacity than the 308 Winchester. In most loadings the 7mm will have higher velocity and deliver greater energy — to the target and to your shoulder. The 308 Winchester or 7.62mm x 51mm NATO is ubiquitous the world over.

What is the difference between a 7mm and a 7mm mag?

A ‘standard’ 7mm caliber is plenty for deer out to 200 yards. The 7mm mag gives you a lot more practical range out to 400+ yards if needed. The 7 mag also is more forgiving on shots from poor angles, with the right bullet you can penetrate stem to stern [not that I recommend that.]