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280ai vs 7mm rem mag?
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<blockquote data-quote="MudRunner2005" data-source="post: 1431925" data-attributes="member: 12995"><p>No. It's all in what you are looking for, but you have to accept pro's and con's of each direction you head. If you shoot light bullets (120-150), they're faster, but lose energy VERY quickly. Mid-weight bullets (160-175) are about the best mix of velocity and performance. Heavies, like the 180-195's will have slower MV's, but will maintain velocity and energy much better at distance.</p><p></p><p>Personally, I shoot 168's in my 7mmRM, 1) because I don't hunt over 500 yards with that particular rifle (sporter barrel, lightweight, low-power scope, etc...), and it's just not built to shoot LR, although I'm sure it would have no problems doing so, if I needed it to. 2) At the time I had it built, the 168 was the only Berger available that would work in that twist rate. And 3) is because it only has a 1:9.25" twist barrel. I plan on trying some of the new Berger 175 Elite Hunters before next hunting season to see how well I can get them to shoot.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MudRunner2005, post: 1431925, member: 12995"] No. It's all in what you are looking for, but you have to accept pro's and con's of each direction you head. If you shoot light bullets (120-150), they're faster, but lose energy VERY quickly. Mid-weight bullets (160-175) are about the best mix of velocity and performance. Heavies, like the 180-195's will have slower MV's, but will maintain velocity and energy much better at distance. Personally, I shoot 168's in my 7mmRM, 1) because I don't hunt over 500 yards with that particular rifle (sporter barrel, lightweight, low-power scope, etc...), and it's just not built to shoot LR, although I'm sure it would have no problems doing so, if I needed it to. 2) At the time I had it built, the 168 was the only Berger available that would work in that twist rate. And 3) is because it only has a 1:9.25" twist barrel. I plan on trying some of the new Berger 175 Elite Hunters before next hunting season to see how well I can get them to shoot. [/QUOTE]
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