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7mm vs 300wm recoil comparisons
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<blockquote data-quote="RobStar" data-source="post: 1174987" data-attributes="member: 75045"><p>As an example if you are shooting the same 175gr bullet out of a 7mm rem mag and 300wm with "book suggested middle of the road loads" and same weight rifle would the felt recoil be the same?</p><p></p><p>I've read lots of recoil info online that points to lesser felt recoil for the 7mm rem mag over the 300wm but none of it specifies what bullet weight. On the surface it appears to me that the charge it takes to propel a 175gr bullet is going to be the same regardless of caliber. Does that make sense?</p><p></p><p>My 4.5 pound plus scope elk / sheep mountain rifle in 300 win mag even with muzzle brake is too light to enjoy shooting and practicing long range very much and I'm thinking of building up a 50% heavier 7mm for lesser recoil and better long range energy with the new high BC bullets. That would take me from a total 6.9 lb rifle w/scope up to an 8.9 lb rifle with scope that would be more suitable to LR pursuits.</p><p></p><p>I'd appreciate some comments and suggestions. The range is HOT! gun)</p><p></p><p>Thanks!</p><p></p><p>Robert</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RobStar, post: 1174987, member: 75045"] As an example if you are shooting the same 175gr bullet out of a 7mm rem mag and 300wm with "book suggested middle of the road loads" and same weight rifle would the felt recoil be the same? I've read lots of recoil info online that points to lesser felt recoil for the 7mm rem mag over the 300wm but none of it specifies what bullet weight. On the surface it appears to me that the charge it takes to propel a 175gr bullet is going to be the same regardless of caliber. Does that make sense? My 4.5 pound plus scope elk / sheep mountain rifle in 300 win mag even with muzzle brake is too light to enjoy shooting and practicing long range very much and I'm thinking of building up a 50% heavier 7mm for lesser recoil and better long range energy with the new high BC bullets. That would take me from a total 6.9 lb rifle w/scope up to an 8.9 lb rifle with scope that would be more suitable to LR pursuits. I'd appreciate some comments and suggestions. The range is HOT! gun) Thanks! Robert [/QUOTE]
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