What is the best load for 7mm Rem Mag?

What is the best load for 7mm Rem Mag?

Typically I run 160 gr bullets from the 7mm Rem mag. Sierra recommends, and I use, 65 grains of RL-22 with their 160 gr SPBT. I also use the 160 Nosler Partition and the 160 Nosler Accubond – depending.

What grain bullet is best for 7mm Rem Mag?

The 160 grain load is an excellent choice of 7mm Rem Mag ammo for elk, deer, bear, and moose hunting. While it’s not designed for longer range performance, it’s great for shots at typical hunting ranges and retains over 1,500ft-lbs of energy out past 400 yards.

Does a 7mm kick harder than 308?

On average, factory loads for 308 Winchester will have a felt recoil of around 22 ft-lbs of energy. Compare that to 17 ft-lbs of felt recoil for the 7mm-08 Rem. That’s about 20% less recoil when comparing the 7mm-08 to the 308, and that is significant!

What is the fastest 7mm cartridge?

22-250 Rem. is known as one of the fastest, flattest-shooting varmint rounds of all time, yet the 7mm RUM with 140-grain bullet shoots flatter than the . 22-250 with 55-grain bullet. Obviously, this is a cartridge that has been designed for long-range big-game hunting (though it will kick a bit!)

How accurate is 7mm Rem Mag?

Mine is fine for what I do, and this level of accuracy is good to 200 yards for deer-sized game. The Savage 110 is a reliable, affordable and fast-handling rifle. When handloading the 7mm Magnum, I have put enough time into it to understand that it isn’t a problem cartridge at all to load.

What powder does federal use in 7mm Rem Mag?

The Enduron powders, IMR 4955 and IMR 8133 are well suited for the 7mm Remington Magnum producing good velocity. The 150 grain Hornady ELD-X bullet loaded to nearly 3,300 fps and zeroed at 200 yards drops only about 5” at 300 yards making it a great choice for hunting deer and similar sized animals in open country.

Does the military use 7mm mag?

The 7mm Remington Magnum rifle cartridge was introduced as a commercially available round in 1962, along with the new Remington Model 700 bolt action rifle. It is a member of the belted magnum family that is directly derived from the venerable . 375 H&H Magnum….

What is the heaviest 7mm bullet?

195 grains
The heaviest commercially loaded ammo available for the 7mm is 195 grains, while the . 30-06 Springfield can be loaded with bullets up to 220 grains, but for a . 308 caliber to equal the flat trajectory and penetration of a .

Is 7mm Rem Mag the same as 7×57?

The only real differences between them are the slight variations in velocity, kinetic energy, and trajectory (where the 7mm Magnum has a the advantage) and recoil (where the 7mm Mauser and 7mm-08 have the edge).

What’s more powerful 7mm Mag or 300 mag?

300 Win Mag has a 5-8% advantage in capacity over the 7mm Rem Mag due to its shoulder placement and longer case length. As you’d expect from the fact that the two cartridges are very close in overall size, the ballistics of the 7mm Rem Mag and . 300 Win Mag are also pretty similar.

Where to buy reloading brass?

Powder Valley is your Reloading Superstore . We are the largest provider of all brands of reloading brass because we offer great service and wholesale prices. Brands include Hornady, Lapua, Nosler, Remington, Silver State Armory, Nammo, Prvi Partizan, Winchester and mixed range fired .

What caliber is the 7mm Mag closest to?

Well, let’s multiply; 7 x 4 = 28 caliber (.28″). In fact, the 7mm Rem Mag is the same size bullet as what we know as the 280 Rem and 284 Win, which are both actually .284”. Just so happens the 280 Rem is a 7mm bullet in a modified 30-06 cartridge. Just so you know (and unrelated to this article), the 25-06 is a 25-caliber bullet in a 30-06 case.

What bullet to use for 7mm Rem Mag?

Bullets from 139-162 grains are the most popular with reloaders. Like most 7mm Magnum cartridges, a bullet weighing around 150 grains is about optimum for all-around use in the 7mm Rem. Mag. For example, I use the Hornady 154 grain Interlock SP bullet at a MV of about 3000 fps for my all-around 7mm Rem. Mag. load.

How to sight in a 7mm Rem Mag?

Sighting-in a hunting rifle to hit a certain number of inches high at 100 yards (or 100 meters) maximizes the point blank range of the rifle and cartridge and is superior to zeroing at a fixed distance like 200 yards. This system maximizes the distance in which no “hold over” is necessary. Of course, the actual distance the bullet should hit above the point of aim at 100 yards (or 100 meters, which is about 108 yards) varies with the individual caliber and load.