Which is better 7mm Rem Mag or 300 Win Mag?
Though they both have the same rim diameter and are very similar in overall length, the longer case length and advantage of the shoulder placement on the . 300 Win Mag gives that cartridge a 5-8% advantage in capacity over the 7mm Rem Mag.
What’s bigger than a 300 Win Mag?
The 338 Lapua shoots larger diameter and heavier bullets that are generally more aerodynamic than the bullets the 300 Win Mag uses. The two cartridges have a similar trajectory at normal hunting ranges, but typical 338 Lapua loads have 30-40% more muzzle energy.
What is a 7mm Mag good for?
Use. Because of its flat shooting nature and the relatively tolerable recoil, the 7mm Remington Magnum is especially popular for big-game hunting in Canada and in the United States, as well as for use on plains game in Africa.
Which is better 308 or 300 Win Mag?
Wins for the 300 Win Mag At 500 yards, a 308 zeroed for 200 yards with a 165 grain bullet will need 47.7″ of correction while the 300 win mag will only need 38.7″. Energy: The 308 is great for bear, moose and elk, but only at reasonable distances, typically inside of 350 yards.
Which is bigger 6.5 Creedmoor or 300 Win Mag?
300 Winchester Magnum is physically much larger than the 6.5 Creedmoor. The Winchester cartridge has a longer overall length and uses a longer case than the 6.5 Creedmoor. That said, the 6.5 Creedmoor is designed to fit in a short action rifle while the longer .
What is the strongest 30 caliber?
The . 30-378 Weatherby Magnum is a long range cartridge. It is the most powerful – in terms of energy – . 30 caliber production cartridge available.
What is a 300 Win Mag used for?
300 Remington Ultra Magnum. It is a popular selection for hunting moose, elk, and bighorn sheep as it can deliver better long range performance with better bullet weight than most other . 30 caliber cartridges. Military and law enforcement departments adopted the cartridge for long range sniping and marksmanship.