Is a 7mm Rem Mag more powerful than a 30 06?

Is a 7mm Rem Mag more powerful than a 30 06?

The 7mm Rem Mag fires smaller caliber and lighter, but generally more aerodynamic bullets at a higher velocity than the . 30-06 Springfield. The 7mm Rem Mag has a flatter trajectory, more kinetic energy at typical hunting ranges, and is also better for longer range shots, but the .

Is a 7 mm magnum good for elk hunting?

Hunters using lightweight 140gr bullets designed for deer hunting may still experience issues with poor penetration today, but the 7mm Remington Magnum is absolutely deadly on elk when using premium quality 160-175gr bullets.

Is 7mm Rem Mag good for grizzly?

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.

Is 7mm Rem Mag enough for moose?

Yes. The 7mm rem mag is more than sufficient to humanely harvest both animals. Moose are rather easier than elk to bring down, so one can use a smaller caliber if the recoil of the 7mm is too much.

Is a 7mm a good hunting rifle?

The 7mm Remington Magnum was (and, to a lesser degree, still is) touted as one of the best “western” cartridges. It is indeed versatile. With fast and flat-shooting 140 and 150-grain bullets it’s a fantastic open-country cartridge for mule deer, sheep, and goat.

Is 30 30 Good for elk?

Plenty of elk killed with 30-30 every year. Lots of my family have killed elk with 30-30 and 300 savage at farther ranges than your talking about. Hit them right and elk will die with whatever you are shooting.

What is the most popular caliber for elk hunting?

Our List of the Top 10 Elk Hunting Cartridges

• 7mm Remington Magnum. Image courtesy of Field & Stream.
• . 300 Weatherby.
• . 35 Whelen.
• . 300 Winchester Magnum.
• . 338 Winchester Magnum.
• . 375 H&H.
• 6.5 PRC. Image courtesy of Guns and Ammo.
• 300 Remington Ultra Mag. Image courtesy of Norma Ammunition.

What is more powerful 7mm or 300 Win Mag?

300 Win Mag are slightly longer than the 7mm RM, and its overall case capacity has a larger volume. While the . 300 Win Mag has a higher case capacity and can take higher pressures, it also must send heavier grain bullets down range while maintaining necessary terminal ballistics.

What is the best caliber for elk moose and bear?

The Best Ammo for Elk and Moose Hunting

• 10 | . 375 Ruger.
• 1 | 6.5 Creedmoor. This is the “new kid on the block.” Born in 2007, it isn’t an old ammo option.
• 2 | . 270 Win.
• 3 | . 280 Rem.
• 4 | 7mm-08 Rem. This caliber was introduced approximately 40 years ago.
• 5 | . 308 Win.
• 6 | . 30-06 SPRG.
• 7 | . 300 Win Mag.