Is 7mm Rem Mag too big for deer?

My first rifle that I bought for deer, 30 years ago, was a Weatherby Vanguard in 7mm rem mag. It is too heavy, too pretty, and not much fun to shoot a box of shells thru. I’m very happy with the . 308, I shoot much more accurately with it than I did with the 7mm as it is a very pleasant round to shoot.

What is the effective range of a 7mm Ultra Mag?

Maximum effective range for the SST is up to and beyond 1000 yards depending on target resistance. The 162 grain A-Max is an excellent hunting bullet.

Why the 7mm Rem Mag is the best?

For those reasons, typical 7mm Rem Mag loads have a flatter trajectory, more energy remaining downrange, and (all other things equal) will penetrate better than . 30-06 Springfield loads using the same weight bullets. And to top it all off, the new 7mm Remington Magnum cartridge fit in a standard length rifle action.

Is 30 06 better than 7mm?

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 . 30-06 has less recoil.

Is 7mm mag good for deer?

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.

How far does a 7mm mag drop at 400 yards?

7mm Remington Magnum ~ 150 Grain ~ Trajectory Chart

Range (Yards)	Velocity (Ft/Sec)	Bullet Path (inches)
200	2656.9	0.0
300	2494.9	-6.36
400	2338.6	-18.31
500	2187.1	-36.63

How good is the 7mm Remington Magnum?

What’s the difference between a 7mm and a 30-06 Springfield?

The 7mm Remington Magnum uses the same .284″ bullet size as the 7mm-08 Remington, .280 Remington, .280 Ackley Improved, 7mm WSM, 7mm STW, 7mm Weatherby Magnum, and 7mm Remington Ultra Magnum. The .30-06 Springfield uses the same .308″ bullet size as the .308 Winchester, .30-30 Winchester, .300 Win Mag, 300 WSM, .300 Ultra Mag, and .300 PRC.

Which is heavier a Remington 30-06 or a 7mm Rem Mag?

However, the .30-06 generally uses heavier bullets than the 7mm Remington Magnum. The vast majority of 7mm Rem Mag factory loads shoot bullets in the 139-175 grain range. Of these, 140 grain, 150 grain, 160 grain, and 175 grain loads are by far the most common.

What’s the difference between a Remington Magnum and a Springfield?

From the first look, there are no significant differences between the 7mm Remington Magnum and .30-06 Springfield when it comes to profile. That being said, Magnum rounds have a reputation for packing a punch, and the Remington cartridge is not an exception.

When did the Remington 7mm Magnum come out?

Remington took a page out of Winchester’s playbook and rolled out their own belted magnum cartridge in 1962: the 7mm Remington Magnum. Often referred to as the 7mm Rem Mag, 7mm RM, or 7mm Mag, the new Remington cartridge also used a shortened .375 H&H Magnum case.