7mm Mag. VS 300WM ???

Banjosmith

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Jun 20, 2013
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In the future I'm looking to get a good nail driver that can handle long range shots. I'm probably going to choose from a 300wm or a 7mm mag...what's the differce between the two,what shoots flatter, hits harder, has more recoil, etc...? Any info would be appreciated. Even if you don't shoot one of those two rounds, tell me what you shoot for elk and why. Thanks !
 
7mm will shoot faster and flatter, 300 will hit harder and farther. 300 will have a bit more recoil than the 7mm. both would be more than what you will need to shoot an elk with. why might i ask are you choosing these two calibers?
 
Heck I don't know... Go big or go home is the best answer I have.  I have a 25-06 which is a great round but Iv been told that's just a little light for the longer shots.I know shot placement is the key on anything, just looking for opinions on these two rounds.
 
well im not a long shooter on elk or most game actually when it comes to the hunt i like to have them by the belt buckle, but if your after those 400 yard shots either gun will do if i had to choose id go 300 win mag. 
 
Personally I like the 300 Win Mag.
But, if you can I would try to shoot both of them before I bought either one.
I know a lot of guys that don't like the recoil of a magnum, and don't shoot very good with them. JMHO

Kevin
 
I personally shoot the 300 wm but its mostly personal preferance If your going to do long shots just do the right thing and lots of practice , know exactly what your gun will do under all conditions, the recoil depands on your gun and setup , my 300 kicks less than my 30-06, I prefer my 10 yard shots but I do practice out to 600 but only comfortable to 500 on an animal.
 
Where do you guys put your guns in your truck when your hunting?
A buddy introduced me to this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIo9ORodUa4
 
I'd go with the 7mm Mag. Not that I encourage ridiculously long shots or anything but if you're looking to do long range you can get a great Ballistic coefficient out of a 180-190 grain bullet from a 7mm. For the same BC in the 30 caliber you ideally have to move up to the 210-230 grain range. Now both rounds placed correctly on an elk are going to kill them deader than a door nail but the 7 will kick less (all else equal) and I think that 180-185 is plenty of a bullet! I wouldn't want to go any bigger than that. If you ever used the same load to shoot deer with you'd put a mighty big hole in it!


That being said I think either one is a great round. Bullets are readily available for both calibers, reloading brass and components also, and because they're common they shouldn't be too expensive.


How much either kicks is totally a function of how you set up the gun. If you make it heavy, put a muzzle break on it, and don't load you rounds too hot then it won't be bad. If you've got a 6lb gun with no muzzle break and bullets screaming out the barrel then expect to get hit harder.


Bottom line most important thing is that you're comfortable and accurate with whatever you choose. Get plenty of practice in and you'll be ready when the bull is in your crosshairs!
 

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