7mm Mag rifle- Low recoil rounds Help?
Q. I hunt with a 7mm mag rifle. If I use low recoil bullets (which only seem to have about half the gunpowder.) Will this effect my shot at all? especially long range? Any info on low-recoil rounds useful. Thanks
Asked by DaisyDUke22 - Thu Oct 9 14:08:25 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Actually, you'd be surprised how little the difference is in the amount of propellant. Of course, it's going to be slower with the same bullet weight than a full charge, so it won't shoot as flat. Maybe not now, but one of these days you ought to get into handloading. It's quite an education. Once you get to a certain point, cartridges need about 10% more propellant for 2% more velocity, and the whole "efficiency" argument becomes starkly clear on your chronograph. And those of us who do it wouldn't be caught dead looking at the works of fiction that go under the heading of "ballistics tables." If you aren't ready to start handloading, I'd encourage you at least to start chronographing your loads and shooting enough to develop your own,… [cont.]
Answered by John de Witt - Thu Oct 9 21:00:07 2008

I just bought a ruger77 7mm rem. mag rifle and was wondering what is a good scope to mount on it? ?
Q. I was thinking of a nikon buckmaster 3x9?
Asked by hookemgd04 - Wed Jan 21 01:04:58 2009 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I've got a Ruger M77 Mk.II myself in 7mm Rem. Mag. It's paired up with a Nikon Buckmaster 4.5-14x40. I love it. There isn't anything wrong at all with the choice you've made. Go for it and don't look back.
Answered by Hoth - Wed Jan 21 01:32:37 2009

I accidentally fired a .270 bullet through a Rem 7mm Mag Rifle. Should I be concerned about the next round?
Q. The rifle appears to be undamaged. I had shot about two dozen rounds sighting in the rifle, when I accidentally grabbed a .270 round, which must be similar in length to a 7mm Mag round. The gun fired, and hot gas shot out the back (into my cheek) and smoke was around the chamber. I was able to pop the cartridge out with a cleaning rod without too much difficulty, and the bullet had been expelled. The casing was torn from the gas expanding, but the bolt on the rifle seems to be fine, and the rifle appears to be no worse for wear. Should I have the rifle professionally examined before I re-fire? I was going to fire off a round from a distance with a string and see how that goes. I feel lucky that the barrel did not explode in my face!… [cont.]
Asked by tele-mon - Thu Nov 29 22:07:31 2007 - - 19 Answers - 0 Comments

A. As a qualified Gunsmith, personsally I would take it to a local Gunsmith and have it checked out before you take it hunting or shoot it again. If in fact there are "stress fractures" referred to as "striation cracks", the will be difficult to see with the naked eye. A magnifying Fiber Optic device is used with an artificial built in light source, with magnification adjustment to examine/scope and check the Bolt, chamber, throat & leade (The area just in front of the chamber where the rifling begins) for any surface damage and/or fine hairline cracks...Not every Gunsmith has this equipment, so it might take you a while to locate a Gunsmith equipped to do this.Chamber castings are useless to diagnose any of these problems, and Magna Fluxing… [cont.]
Answered by JD - Fri Nov 30 00:42:21 2007

is a 7mm mag rifle good for deer hunting or would a 3006 be better?
Q. is a 7mm mag rifle good for deer hunting or would a 3006 be better?
Asked by scott U - Sun May 20 15:38:52 2007 - - 18 Answers - 3 Comments

A. I bought a new Winchester model 70 in 7 mag. three years ago. As soon as I got in my tree stand I did not like the added length of the rifle at all. I shot 3 deer in 2 days with it & did not like the results. The bullet was so fast that the deer did not seem to be hit at all. I thought I missed but had actually made prefect double lung shots on all 3. All 3 only ran between 60 & 80 yards, which was straight into a thicket I was hunting next to. The blood trail was very sparse, only small drops about 10 yards apart. I found the deer easly but if they would have ran more or made a few turns it would have been questionable. I traded the rifle the second evening to a guy in my camp for an old boat. I've got a 30 06 Remington 700 (from… [cont.]
Answered by fishhunt987 - Sun May 20 16:01:22 2007

Who Makes The Best Bolt Action rifle? Looking @ 7mm Mag.?
Q. Really Want Springfield White Feather in 308 win. but way to much $, so going with a good bolt action. Really like Weatherby Accumark, Sako, or Winchester M70. What Bolt Action do you recommend? What I'm really looking for is long range accuracy (500 to 800 yds) with low arc and med to high stopping power. I'll mount a Trijicon TR21 AccuPoint Rifle Scope on it.
Asked by Phonebreaker - Mon Aug 20 18:55:08 2007 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments

A. for the money, and field and stream will back me up on this just check out their field tests, the weatherby vanguard is #1 and the savage is#2. i own a weatherby vanguard in 7mm mag. i added a muzzle brake to it and topped it off with a cabelas alaskan guide range finding scope and have been greatly satisfied. i love it!!!
Answered by bghoundawg - Tue Aug 21 00:07:56 2007

Hunting in December Hunting Season with a rifle~ 7mm Rem. Mag. and .30-06?
Q. I have my vacation in December and would really like to go hunting I live in Illinois so the season would have to be within about a 300 mile range I really like to hunt deer but I am pretty much open for anything that my guns aren't to big or small for Thanks a lot
Asked by John - Sun Jun 28 20:41:19 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Ck your State game site and visit
Answered by AL - Sun Jun 28 20:55:50 2009

for my firdt hunting rifle, should i get a 7mm mag or a .50cal muzzleloader?
Q. i like both forms of hunting but which whould be better to start with? bp or high power?
Asked by Tobias W - Mon Mar 16 14:44:39 2009 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I've hunted with both for a pile of years...and I would have to say Mountain Man and Doc are on the same page as I. A 7mm is a great rifle, but a Muzzleloader is the fundamental of building-blocks of good shooting. Also, you can shoot more rounds without the side-effects of a shooting a mag. Other than that, you can also hunt more seasons. (especially in Wis.)
Answered by BREWMEISTER - Mon Mar 16 18:23:46 2009

7mm Rem Mag or 300 Win Mag rifle better for long Range shooting?
Q. I had been shooting 30-06 so far but now i wanna upgrade my shooting and wanna get a more range covering rifle for over 500 yds.So what would you suggest me to buy among these two?what rifle twist and barrel length would you recommend on these calibers.So far i've studied,all the ballistic charts were for 22" barrel do you know any web site were they have it for 24" barrel also .thank you
Asked by Tarzan - Wed Oct 8 23:02:16 2008 - - 9 Answers - 3 Comments

A. Brutus, im sorry, but you couldnt be more wrong(I would have called you an idiot, but that would be abusive) The 7mm Rem Mag. Is MY choice of the three, BUT, the 300win Mag is ballistically superior to the 7mm in velocity and energy. In comparing the 7mm and the .300 with 150 gr bullets at 500 yards, the .300 has 10 fps more and 10 more ft lbs energy, you go heavier, the 300 wins all out. The .270 is no comparison to either of the bigger rounds.
Answered by logan_sell - Wed Oct 8 23:26:24 2008

iam looking for a good deer rifle in a 7mm mag. with a bull barrel and a boss on the in of it .?
Q. the gun can be remington. browning. ruger
Asked by mac m - Sat Nov 24 13:31:46 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The only rifle of the three you mentioned that comes with a "Boss"(Ballistic Optimizing Shooting System) installed are the Browning Boss Model Rifles, and the Brownings don't have Bull Barrels...It would be impractical to have a Bull barreled rifle with a "Boss" type system installed anyway...The Bull barrel would defeat the Boss system from reducing felt recoil...
Answered by JD - Sat Nov 24 13:36:08 2007

Which is a better rifle for moose hunting, the 7mm mag or the 300 win mag? I can't decide what one to buy..?
Q. Which is a better rifle for moose hunting, the 7mm mag or the 300 win mag? I can't decide what one to buy..?
Asked by walshie - Tue Nov 17 11:22:17 2009 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Both are great calibers. Both work at the extent of each others ranges. The 150's to 175's in a preimium controlled bullet work best for deep reliable penetration for the 7mm mag. The 300 offers heavier weights and speeds them along a little faster. The real difference being recoil in the two and a edge with the heavier bullets in the 300 so you wouldn't feel to under gunned if the bear hunt ever pops into the picture. I'd put my money on the 300 for the extra versatility with all the great 30 caliber bullet weights.
Answered by 13B US ARMY - Tue Nov 17 15:28:40 2009

Looking to get a new rifle but cant decide between a 7mm Remington Magnum or a .300 Win Mag?
Q. I'm from Oregon and mainly hunt in the Coast Range and the Cascades I currently hunt with a .308 Win which i know is pretty versatile like the .06. I want something that wont be over kill on a Black Tail but can drop an Elk with one shot. (I realize that bullet placement plays a huge role in how effective the shot is).
Asked by Trey French - Sat Jul 3 02:15:01 2010 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I will tell you this now: the .300 Win Mag is overkill for everything accept for bears. It has hefty recoil. Ammo is $40-50 a box. The cartridge was origianaly designed for bear, and thats IMO what it should stick to. Yes, it can be used for deer, but you will also find that a good 8-12in circle of meat missing. The 7mm was designed to fix that problem by not being too bad of overkill for deer with lighter loads, and heavy loads allow for bigger game to be taken with eas, like elk or bear. When hunting brown bear, of the bigger sort, good shot placement is vital. With that knowledge, the 7mm can take any game in North America. Dont get me wrong, so can the .300, but will be overkill and overpriced for a lot of the smaller game. Now let… [cont.]
Answered by FMJ Hunter - Sat Jul 3 02:48:32 2010

I have a 7mm Ruger Mark 2 Stainless Synthetic Rifle 2003 Model. What is it worth if I was to sell it?
Q. I am wanting to sell it to get a .308 Remington. It is a nice gun and shoots great. It has a Nikon Buckmaster 4-12x on it. It has a black synthetic stock, stainless steel, 7mm Mag. Clean, just don't how much it is worth and I don't want to get ripped off by not knowing it's worth. I'd appreciate any help on the matter.
Asked by Blaker - Wed Mar 11 20:36:52 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Used guns are like used cars: if you find the right buyer, you can get top dollar, which might be as much as $700 for that package. Otherwise, it's a matter of finding someone who's willing to pay anything for it. If a new rifle costs dealers $300, then they won't offer you more than 75% of $300. Why would they pay more? The 'scope is nice. If nobody wants the package, try dismounting the scope and selling it separately.
Answered by Panama Joe - Thu Mar 12 08:30:52 2009

What would be a better choice for hunting deer, a 30.06 or a 7mm mag??
Q. im looking to buy my first rifle and need a little guidence. i live in PA and am only looking to hunt big game. i just need some advice on which weapon would be perfered. thanks
Asked by iceman - Thu Sep 4 05:01:08 2008 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments

A. My short answer is the '06. Really though you should talk to hunters in your group or people that hunt in similar situations that you will experience. There is no substitute for experience in this area. These people who are talking about 300+ yard shots do not hunt your neighborhood. I have hunted WI every year since 1970. I have killed well over 60 deer with a rifle in that time and have never had a shot over 175 yards. Most are well under 100, many at less than 50 yards. I have always considered PA to be similar to WI. Good Luck!
Answered by I know for sure - Thu Sep 4 14:01:44 2008

A federal shell casing cracked, burning my face and lungs.. where do I start for help?
Q. I was sighting in my 7mm mag rifle, with a new scope, when a shell casing cracked, and the gunpowder came back into my eyes, my face, and lungs, I spent 2 days in ICU, after a plane ride to Austin.. Where do I start for help from Federal Cartridge corp..
Asked by Rae D - Fri Oct 24 23:46:17 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. the very first thing i would do is seek legal advise...be sure and keep all of your medical bills safe...but seriously you need to speak with someone who knows about these things...call any attorney in your area...if they dont do these kinds of cases ask them who does, they can steer you in the right direction. So sorry to hear about this accident good luck and good health!!
Answered by howdy - Fri Oct 24 23:52:38 2008

What is a Winchester Model 70 7mm magnum worth?
Q. What would be the value of a Winchester Model 70 7mm mag, serial number 812311( which places date of manufacture in 1966), with a Leupold Vari-X III 2.5 x 8 scope. Both rifle and scope are in very good condition with very little use, probably less then 100 rounds fired through the barrel.
Asked by James Kochaver - Sat Mar 28 13:09:52 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. What grade is it (ie. safari, classic)? This could be worth 800$+ if you have cleaned the bore and got rid of surface rust.
Answered by RUGERIZMISTICNESS - Sat Mar 28 13:25:19 2009

Is the added recoil of a 7mm remington mag noticable over a .270 winchester?
Q. both using a 150 grain bullet at full factory load w/ same rifle weight. is it gonna be a bunch more? thanks
Asked by spideyinfinity - Thu Mar 19 00:18:47 2009 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Just slightly, but that might be enough to make you flinch. Just be carefull
Answered by M.P.M - Thu Mar 19 13:22:51 2009

What is the best long range deer rifle/long range target rifle be? Brand and Cartridge?
Q. I already have a 7mm Ruger Mag Mark 2. But I would like to get another rifle to make longer shots on targets and deer hunting. Don't know what Caliber and Rifle to get me. Any suggestions would be helpfull. Thanks.
Asked by Blaker - Thu Mar 12 05:07:43 2009 - - 15 Answers - 0 Comments

A. DCA has it right with the 7mm Mag being a wonderful choice for a long range weapon (I assume you mean the 7mm Remington Mag in a Ruger Model 77 rifle). Biggest thing you are going to run into is that the best long range shooting rifle isn't always the best rifle for hunting. The 7 Mag does both jobs admirably, up to and including moose, elk and bear;but most humane and ethical hunting shots are within 300 yards, possibly 400 on a good day when you really know the gun and conditions, and a perfect shot is available. To me a long shot on deer is 300 yards max, elk is 400 yards, only because the margin of error is so much greater on a larger target. You get a quartering shot at 200 yards and you better be sure of your shot placement,even… [cont.]
Answered by falconry2 - Thu Mar 12 08:06:06 2009

Is 7mm Remington Magnum good enough for general hunting of most North American game animals?
Q. When I was introduced to hunting last deer season, I became addicted. Ever since I've been wanting to do more. I was just given a Weatherby Vanguard 7mm Rem. Mag. and was curious if this would be a good rifle in a good caliber for general hunting in North America?
Asked by Andrew - Mon Jun 28 07:23:41 2010 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Heck yeah man. that is a great load. can take down deer and an elk. hope you the best. glad that your hunting =]
Answered by Turkey hunting cowboy - Wed Jun 30 16:49:21 2010

Which Caliber has more recoil 7mm rem mag or .30-06?
Q. I have .22lr and .223 rifle. I'm looking for all in one Deer hunting rifle. Please suggest which one is better in accuracy and recoil out of Browning A Bolt Medallian with Boss system 7mm rem mag or .30-06? Reason i'm comparing 7mm with 30-06 cause friend can sell his 7mm cheaper to me. Only one shot fired from that rifle, please also suggest how much should i pay for 7mm. Thanks for your time.
Asked by peacefullgunner - Sun Oct 4 17:47:38 2009 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The 7mm Rem. Mag. will have a bit more recoil and have a slight increase in velocity. The 30-06 has a bigger slug and has been used for decades for big game. Pretty much every species in America has been shot by a 30-06. The 7mm Rem mag is also very popular and would be effective for all North American game. One thing to consider is that factory ammo for the 30-06 will be quite a bit cheaper and it would also be cheaper to reload since it burns less powder. Both calibers are widely available, accurate and excellent deer rifles. One thing to remember always wear ear plugs if I was gonna shot a Browning with a BOSS system because they are loud.
Answered by Chuck and Camille J - Sun Oct 4 18:39:23 2009

What is the best hunting rifle caliber to buy?
Q. Wondering what people think would be the most versatile rifle caliber to buy. 300 win mag, .308, 30-06, 7mm? pros and cons? Brand rifle? Need to stay under $1000.00
Asked by web - Sat Mar 13 07:01:59 2010 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Web, I am along time Alaskan hunter, trapper, certified Alaskan Hunter Safety Instructor - and rifle instructor. They do not make one rifle that does it all. If they did, my wife would have bought me one 30 years ago and sold the other two dozen in the safe. "Best" rifle depends on what your skills are. Example, I shoot NRA Highpower Rifle - this is 200, 300 and 600 yard competition with open sights - no scope. With a scope - I can put 4 rounds inside the same hole at 200 yards and easily hit coffee cup sized targets at 600. I use a 338 Win Mag when hunting ... but I did not learn to shoot or train on that 338... it would have been way too expensive and put me in the hospital from recoil. Likewise - if you are not an expert or… [cont.]
Answered by Glacierwolf - Sat Mar 13 16:35:50 2010