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7mm Terminal Performance Issues? True or False?
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<blockquote data-quote="Scot E" data-source="post: 432936" data-attributes="member: 10832"><p>Guys,</p><p></p><p>Thanks for all the responses and opinions! I realize it is easy to get heated over topics like "does your caliber suck at killing things<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" />" which I imagine is how some guys took part of my original post. But that really wasn't my intent at all. I love this site because of the passion and stubbornness of its members due to the love of the sport! It really is what makes this site special IMO. </p><p></p><p>There were 2 main points to my original post, 1. to determine if there is any validity to there being terminal performance issues with 7mm's (and no, not because they are .284 instead of .264 or.308 but because of the characteristics that the shape, weight, density, expansion, construction and wide range of power levels may possibly have to do with affecting terminal effectiveness)</p><p>2. to get a feel for if a lower powered 7mm like the 7-08 for my son should make it on my short list. </p><p></p><p>I would really prefer that everyone keep their opinions and experiences on this thread and not in PM form but lets just all take a deep breath and not loose our cool. I think the info given here is valuable and needs to be shared. Like LTLR mentioned there would be nothing to learn if all of our experiences were the same. </p><p></p><p>I personally have a feeling that there is some merit to the 7mm issue regarding terminal performance but I also recognize that there are many guys here that I have learned to respect that think highly of them. There are also entire business's that have chosen this caliber as there go to round. Greybull comes to mind. You can't tell me that John and the boys don't know a thing or 2 about performance on game animals and have seen big numbers to back up their claims. Still they use a specific cartridge, 7mm RM, and 1 bullet that they have determined to work well for their style of shooting. </p><p></p><p>The more I read opinions the more I am beginning to think that it may be juggling of short vs. long range, high vs low power, that may give the 7mm some issues is some cases especially with guys that may not spend as much time reviewing the details of BC, velocity expansion, intended game toughness, etc. </p><p></p><p>I have really enjoyed this read guys. Thanks for sharing your time and keep them coming if there is more to share!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Scot E, post: 432936, member: 10832"] Guys, Thanks for all the responses and opinions! I realize it is easy to get heated over topics like "does your caliber suck at killing things:D" which I imagine is how some guys took part of my original post. But that really wasn't my intent at all. I love this site because of the passion and stubbornness of its members due to the love of the sport! It really is what makes this site special IMO. There were 2 main points to my original post, 1. to determine if there is any validity to there being terminal performance issues with 7mm's (and no, not because they are .284 instead of .264 or.308 but because of the characteristics that the shape, weight, density, expansion, construction and wide range of power levels may possibly have to do with affecting terminal effectiveness) 2. to get a feel for if a lower powered 7mm like the 7-08 for my son should make it on my short list. I would really prefer that everyone keep their opinions and experiences on this thread and not in PM form but lets just all take a deep breath and not loose our cool. I think the info given here is valuable and needs to be shared. Like LTLR mentioned there would be nothing to learn if all of our experiences were the same. I personally have a feeling that there is some merit to the 7mm issue regarding terminal performance but I also recognize that there are many guys here that I have learned to respect that think highly of them. There are also entire business's that have chosen this caliber as there go to round. Greybull comes to mind. You can't tell me that John and the boys don't know a thing or 2 about performance on game animals and have seen big numbers to back up their claims. Still they use a specific cartridge, 7mm RM, and 1 bullet that they have determined to work well for their style of shooting. The more I read opinions the more I am beginning to think that it may be juggling of short vs. long range, high vs low power, that may give the 7mm some issues is some cases especially with guys that may not spend as much time reviewing the details of BC, velocity expansion, intended game toughness, etc. I have really enjoyed this read guys. Thanks for sharing your time and keep them coming if there is more to share! [/QUOTE]
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