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There is some good insight in this thread. I'm stuck in a similar situation for a new hunting rifle. I cant really decide on the 7mm Rem Mag or the .300 win mag. But this thread is giving some good info on the 7mm. I'll be interested to know what you decide to go with.
What gun are you looking at getting?
Ended up with 7mm mag. 300wm, didnt seem as good for comparison wise in energy/drift/drop. Which can all be compensated for certainly. But 7mm seemed more common, and seemed more choices in ammo as well. Like has bee said, I think any of these calibers will do what I want, I just wanted something more that 308, without getting into really limiting choices, availability or selection.
On another note, what I picked up is a savage 110E model J in 7m mag. I can find the "e" was 63-88 but thats the extent I can find info on it. Anyone who has any insight would be appreciated! I find nothing for what "model j" means either.
Ok, found the "e" was economy. Stock, trigger, and magazine were cheaper. Refinishing the stock, and floating it, mag, whatever, and trigger, we shall see. Sill cant find what model j is.
Oh, and likely similar vintage redfield stamped made in denver scope, typically pretty reliable? for getting out past 400 or 500 Im planning on something else, in the meantime, this will be on there, see what is does!
I have an older savage Model 11 in .308. Even a stock trigger can be adjusted some. I have mine down to 3.25 trigger pull and almost no creep.
I think you'll like your pick.
There's only one degree of dead!
The .338 Win. Mag., at its inception, was touted as the best long range elk cartridge ever. You can take it from there.
338 is awesome. My wife shoots mine standing unsupported. 7mm is good I took an antelope at 442yds in WY a few years ago. 300wm is good as well. No overall winner, mostly preference and right tool for the right job. Dont be afraid to go bigger.
I thought that was a jackalope!Quote:
Originally Posted by Dryfli
J/k
300WM is a better choice. Not as much recoil as the 338. Bigger than the 7, good choices on ammo, and will take any animal in Colorado without a problem. Shot placement is what matters, You can shoot an elk with a 50 bmg but if you hit him in the leg he will just run on 3.
Your 7 will work just fine though!