What is the effective range of a 7 mm rifle?
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.
Is a 7mm or 30 06 More Powerful?
30-06 beat—but just barely. Using bullets of the same weight, the 7mm Rem. Mag. is usually 100 to 200 feet-per-second (fps) faster at the muzzle than the . 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.
Is a 270 more powerful than a 7mm?
270 with the 7mm Remington magnum is like comparing grits and white cornmeal. They’re pretty much the same thing. The latter round is a tad more powerful; so little, though, that any advantage to it lies in the fevered imagination of the user. Both are excellent cartridges.
How far does a 7mm bullet drop in 300 yards?
7mm Remington Magnum ~ 150 Grain ~ Trajectory Chart
| Range (Yards) | Velocity (Ft/Sec) | Wind Drift (1 MoA) |
|---|---|---|
| 200 | 2656.9 | 1.1 |
| 300 | 2494.9 | 1.6 |
| 400 | 2338.6 | 2.2 |
| 500 | 2187.1 | 2.9 |
What are the differences between a 308 and a 7mm Mag?
The 7mm rem mag will give higher velocities with lower peak pressure, extending barrel life. It has a higher BC than the .308. However, the case is longer than the .308 and so are the 168gr bullets. It has less weight per bullet length, so the .308 will give tighter groupings. The 7mm also uses more powder, increasing recoil by velocity AND powder…
What is the maximum effective range of a 7mm Mag?
The maximum effective range is 1000 yards. The 7mm Rem Mag has considerably better ballistics, the British record being a 5 shot 2.6″ group at 1000 yards. The record was set using a 7mm WSM. I do target shoot at 500 yards with my 700BDL SS in 7 Rem Mag using a bench rest.
What caliber is 7mm?
7mm Remington Magnum:The 7mm Remington Magnum is a .28″ caliber, belted, bottleneck cartridge case design, centerfire rifle cartridge. The 7mm Remington Magnum cartridge casing is re-loadable after the cartridge has been fired or spent with various combinations of primer, powder and .284″ diameter bullets.
What is a 7 mm Rem Mag?
The 7mm Rem Mag is a flat shooting round that is available in a good selection of bullet weights, though maybe not as many as the .30-06 Springfield.