Coach Report post Posted January 12, 2019 If you're already set up to handload the 7mm, I'd go that route. Both great chamberings but no sense "re-inventing the wheel" per-se, unless you just want a little more variety on hand. If starting from scratch, given what you are looking at, I'd recommend .300 WSM. IMO, the best do-all round. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buglethemin Report post Posted January 13, 2019 Love the 300 wm. Go w 300!! do something different go 300 wm. Here is a 3 shot group at 100 yds w factory ammo Barnes 180 ttxp all Copper and the bullet after killing a stud 130 plus coues at 600 yards. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10Turkeys Report post Posted January 14, 2019 In the early 80's, when I was looking to buy a gun and start hunting again I was told to get a .270, 30-06, or a 7mm mag, and I could hunt anything in Arizona, probably still true today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted January 14, 2019 My vote goes to 7RM. I love mine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossislider Report post Posted January 14, 2019 Two of the best out there for sure, but my nod would go to the 7mm. Primarily for a slightly flatter shooting bullet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pwrguy Report post Posted January 14, 2019 I favor the 300 WM for all around gun. My current 300WM custom started life as a 7MM RM BDL. I like the big heavy's in the .30 Cal but you can't really go wrong either way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjl2010 Report post Posted January 14, 2019 Neck all that brass down... 264 wm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azphil Report post Posted January 14, 2019 7 RM would be my choice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted January 14, 2019 If you are going to use a brake or suppressor, I would choose the 300WM. The back of my unsubstantiated mind would prefer the bigger frontal area of the 30 cal bullets for elk and fatty bears. If no brake, then choose the 7mm Rem Mag for less recoil. It will kill elk and bears too. I have had both unbraked and prefer the lesser recoil of the 7RM. If you are considering the hells Canyon, note the faster wist rates of the Long Range and McMillan versions ( I did not see that noted with the regular HC Speed rifle) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lazy-H98 Report post Posted January 22, 2019 I used my Win .270 for 20+ years and was successful with it. In 2018 I decided to up my game and went with a Tikka T3 Lite stainless chambered in 7MM RM. Worked up a load using 160gr Nosler Accubonds. Practiced, Practiced, Practiced (140+ rounds down the new barrel). One shot harvest on a NM Coues WT at 400 yards. One shot harvest on a AZ Muley at 416 yards. I'm very pleased. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STOMP442 Report post Posted January 22, 2019 My suggestion would be to stick with the 7mm since you already have all the stuff. Truth be told unless you plan on shooting extended ranges and doing so with bullets over 200gr you or the animals you kill with it will never know the difference. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noel Arnold Report post Posted January 22, 2019 I am shooting a 280 Ackley improved and love it.It has about the same ballistics as the 7 mag, but does not kick as much.It is also very accurate 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke-BE Report post Posted January 23, 2019 Close your eyes and pic one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PowellSixO Report post Posted February 14, 2019 They are very similar cartridges ballistically. Depending on what you want to do with the rifle, they have their ups and downs. In my personal experience, the 7 mag is superior to the 300 win mag in almost every way. The 7 mag holds less powder, and has less recoil. The 7 mag shoots bullets with higher bc's than the 300 win mag, which equates to less drop and wind drift. From 0-500 or 600 yards the 300 win mag will have a slight edge in fps and energy over the 7 mag. However, beyond that the 7 mag exceeds the 300 win mag in both fps and energy. So if you want a sub 500-600 yard rifle the 300 win mag may be better suited for you, if you don't mind the recoil. But if you want to shoot further than 500-600 yards, the 7 mag is the way to go. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjl2010 Report post Posted February 14, 2019 43 minutes ago, PowellSixO said: They are very similar cartridges ballistically. Depending on what you want to do with the rifle, they have their ups and downs. In my personal experience, the 7 mag is superior to the 300 win mag in almost every way. The 7 mag holds less powder, and has less recoil. The 7 mag shoots bullets with higher bc's than the 300 win mag, which equates to less drop and wind drift. From 0-500 or 600 yards the 300 win mag will have a slight edge in fps and energy over the 7 mag. However, beyond that the 7 mag exceeds the 300 win mag in both fps and energy. So if you want a sub 500-600 yard rifle the 300 win mag may be better suited for you, if you don't mind the recoil. But if you want to shoot further than 500-600 yards, the 7 mag is the way to go. Serious? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
