7MM-Rem-Mag-vs-7MM-WSM

[silvertip-co]

I-think-that-you-need-to-consider-ammo-availability-first-and-the-7-m-m-Rem-Magnum- is available- in- most- general- stores- around- the- world- right- next- to- their- 30-06- ammo. Not-so-sure-that-is-true-of-all-them-other-calibres. Good-luck-on-your-quest-.

[mo]

I use Norma 270wsm brass in my 7wsm

[jmason]

Originally Posted by mo

I use Norma 270wsm brass in my 7wsm

How many firing do you get out of that brass? DO you just run it up in your 7mm neck sizer to get it the right size?

[trebark]

Originally Posted by wildcat

Hey-guys;-some-are-saying-the-7mm-WSM-out-does-the-7mm-Rem-Mag;-and-others-are-saying-the-7mm-Rem-Mag-will-out-do-the-7mm-WSM.-The-reserch-I've-done-shows-the-7mm-Rem-Mag-shoots-all-bullets-a-little-faster.-Which-is-the-truth?-To-me;-it-looks-like-they-are-very-very-similar-when-it-comes-to-velocity.-I've-heard-the-WSM's-may-give-some-pressure-problems?-Anyway;-I-am-trying-to-decide-which-one-I-will-use-for-my-new-project.-I-will-be-using-a-30"-Lawton-1-10-twist-barrel.-Any-suggestions-would-be-great.-I-will-be-using-the-120-to-140-grn-Nosler-Ballistic-Tip-bullets-for-the-most-part.-They-have-a-really-good-BC-for-poly-tiped-bullets.-The-140grn-BT-has-a-.485-BC-and-the-150-grn-BT-has-a-.493-BC.

Personally, I would choose the 7WSM but if you went with the 7RemMag that would be fine. I think the other issue here is bullet choice. Why shoot such a lightweight bullet? With either one of these magnums, you can shoot the 150, 168, 175 and 180 grain bullets - and fast too. The heavy bullets have better BCs than the 120/140 and retain more energy at long range. To stabilize these heavy bullets you will need to consider and 8 or 9 twist.

[Gimpy]

Dont forget if its a custom rifle 7mm saum actually uses less powder then the 7mm wsm while still being just as effective.

[jmason]

Any of you fellers check the date on the OP? "Wildcat" doesn't post on this site anymore.

[phorwath]

Originally Posted by jmason

Any of you fellers check the date on the OP? "Wildcat" doesn't post on this site anymore.

IF I recall correctly, wildcat was pushing bullets out of his 300WSM Varminter @ ~42,000 fps! Think he was using blasting caps for primers under a hefty load of black powder...