PowellSixO Report post Posted February 14, 2019 44 minutes ago, cjl2010 said: Serious? Yes. Edit: I might be a little off on where the 7 mag exceeds the win mag, but in most of my testing the 7 mag bested the win mag at 600 yards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted February 14, 2019 If you compare a factory 162gr 7mm eldx ammo to a 200gr 300 eldx ammo at 800 they’re almost identical as far as drop and fps but the 200gr has 300lbs more energy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PowellSixO Report post Posted February 14, 2019 1 hour ago, trphyhntr said: If you compare a factory 162gr 7mm eldx ammo to a 200gr 300 eldx ammo at 800 they’re almost identical as far as drop and fps but the 200gr has 300lbs more energy Yep, but beyond that what happens? And you're comparing a 162 to a 200 grain bullet. Get those bullet weights closer together and see what happens. For example. Run a 195 berger eol vs a 210 vld (heaviest hunting bullet sold by berger for each bullet diameter), and see what happens. The 7mm really starts to shine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted February 14, 2019 32 minutes ago, PowellSixO said: Yep, but beyond that what happens? And you're comparing a 162 to a 200 grain bullet. Get those bullet weights closer together and see what happens. For example. Run a 195 berger eol vs a 210 vld (heaviest hunting bullet sold by berger for each bullet diameter), and see what happens. The 7mm really starts to shine. 215 or 230 Hybrid 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PowellSixO Report post Posted February 14, 2019 On 2/14/2019 at 10:42 AM, firstcoueswas80 said: 215 or 230 Hybrid Yes, the 230 smk in a win mag will exceed the 7 mag. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn Report post Posted February 16, 2019 Cant go wrong with either one 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CATERPILLAR Report post Posted February 17, 2019 Go to this website and read what they have to say about both cartridges and then make a decision, www.ballisticstudies.com. Read their terminal ballistics research info. Seems to me the 300WM kills faster than the 7RM, after all killing is what you want. I would pick killing speed over BC any day. 200 gr bullet from a 300WM will out perform anything a 7mm mag can shoot in my experience of using both, I don't really care about all the BC hype, faster kills at any range is what we should all want. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted February 17, 2019 nothing walks away from a 7mm 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CraigK Report post Posted February 18, 2019 The 7mm mag does it all with less powder. 180gr Berger hybrid at over 2900fps and you can watch the hit in the scope... pretty dang sweet! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted February 18, 2019 59 minutes ago, CraigK said: The 7mm mag does it all with less powder. 180gr Berger hybrid at over 2900fps and you can watch the hit in the scope... pretty dang sweet! Imagine that same bullet in a 28 nosler at 3200 fps....🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CraigK Report post Posted February 19, 2019 16 hours ago, firstcoueswas80 said: Imagine that same bullet in a 28 nosler at 3200 fps....🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 The 28 is awesome! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldfinger78 Report post Posted February 19, 2019 Why choose one get both. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffro Report post Posted February 20, 2019 On 2/14/2019 at 6:56 AM, PowellSixO said: 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. This has to be one of the funniest things i have read on a forum. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted February 20, 2019 14 hours ago, CraigK said: The 28 is awesome! Especially when its built by your cousin! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CraigK Report post Posted February 20, 2019 1 hour ago, firstcoueswas80 said: Especially when its built by your cousin! Ha! Definitely. He builds some amazing rifles. I’m pretty blessed to be related to him. I have a want list for rifles from him... unfortunately I just need the finances to make it happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
