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7mm or 30 cal? Just for curiosity’s sake
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<blockquote data-quote="CCAguns" data-source="post: 2182468" data-attributes="member: 15399"><p>Despite beliefs to the contrary, there's nothing 3000fps can do that 2900fps doesn't do, except increase barrel wear. I owned and shot a 7mmSTW for years without a muzzle brake and had no problems except for the heavy rifle it came in. As P.O. Ackley stated, "When comparing two cartridges shooting similar weight projectiles at similar velocities, the advantage will always be with the larger caliber." This is expert testimony, not opinion from amateurs. Paper ballistics are nice to argue, but fail all too often in the hunting world.</p><p></p><p>The 30-06 owned the 1000 yard target category at events like Camp Perry for many years and is certainly no slouch for shooting long range. I get over 3000 fps with Hornady Superperformance ammo in 150gr in my standard barrel length (22") 30-06, which is 1-1/2 pounds lighter than my 7 Mag. But my hunting load is a 180gr Nosler Partition at 2820 fps in the 30-06. It has taken deer, elk, nilgai, caribou, & oryx. I'm certain it could take elephant under the right circumstances.</p><p></p><p>Everyone has their personal target caliber, and all choices in an accurate rifle will work for targets. But for killing and RECOVERING game, it's tough to beat the 30-06 as an all-around hunting caliber!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CCAguns, post: 2182468, member: 15399"] Despite beliefs to the contrary, there's nothing 3000fps can do that 2900fps doesn't do, except increase barrel wear. I owned and shot a 7mmSTW for years without a muzzle brake and had no problems except for the heavy rifle it came in. As P.O. Ackley stated, "When comparing two cartridges shooting similar weight projectiles at similar velocities, the advantage will always be with the larger caliber." This is expert testimony, not opinion from amateurs. Paper ballistics are nice to argue, but fail all too often in the hunting world. The 30-06 owned the 1000 yard target category at events like Camp Perry for many years and is certainly no slouch for shooting long range. I get over 3000 fps with Hornady Superperformance ammo in 150gr in my standard barrel length (22") 30-06, which is 1-1/2 pounds lighter than my 7 Mag. But my hunting load is a 180gr Nosler Partition at 2820 fps in the 30-06. It has taken deer, elk, nilgai, caribou, & oryx. I'm certain it could take elephant under the right circumstances. Everyone has their personal target caliber, and all choices in an accurate rifle will work for targets. But for killing and RECOVERING game, it's tough to beat the 30-06 as an all-around hunting caliber! [/QUOTE]
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