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<blockquote data-quote="mrb1982" data-source="post: 1287247" data-attributes="member: 50419"><p>I apologize if I get windy here. We all have our own opinion but this is my evaluation I guess.</p><p></p><p>I have spent a lot of time taking velocities at my normal hunting conditions with different bullets and calibers out to 1000 yards.</p><p></p><p>The 7rm and 300 win mag have extremely similar ballistics with the energy factor going to the 300 win. The 300 RUM is a step up for sure, but doesn't give a real super large advantage in wind until you start getting out past 1000.</p><p></p><p>I don't hunt over 1000 yards at this point. The extra 20 something grains of powder, for myself, doesn't feel like would be worth it for the minimal gain in wind. And I already have the energy I need.</p><p></p><p>If I hunted in less favorable atmospheric conditions for long range shooting, the added RUM velocity would be a plus.</p><p></p><p>For me, the 215 Berger in the 300 win mag is a fantastic 1000 yard Hunter. You get the 30 cal hole and energy without the extreme recoil and brass cost.</p><p></p><p>My dream rifle is a 28" sendero contour 300 win mag with a Longrifles brake. But having a nicely upgraded 7RM Sendero that does everything I need to do, I haven't been able to bring myself to pony up to the 300 win mag.</p><p></p><p>These are only my thoughts. Some people like big stuff, some smaller, some faster, some slower. I think the key is to take your time setting up your rig and practice. Having a gun that can buck the wind is good, practice and being able to call the wind trumps every gun out there.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mrb1982, post: 1287247, member: 50419"] I apologize if I get windy here. We all have our own opinion but this is my evaluation I guess. I have spent a lot of time taking velocities at my normal hunting conditions with different bullets and calibers out to 1000 yards. The 7rm and 300 win mag have extremely similar ballistics with the energy factor going to the 300 win. The 300 RUM is a step up for sure, but doesn't give a real super large advantage in wind until you start getting out past 1000. I don't hunt over 1000 yards at this point. The extra 20 something grains of powder, for myself, doesn't feel like would be worth it for the minimal gain in wind. And I already have the energy I need. If I hunted in less favorable atmospheric conditions for long range shooting, the added RUM velocity would be a plus. For me, the 215 Berger in the 300 win mag is a fantastic 1000 yard Hunter. You get the 30 cal hole and energy without the extreme recoil and brass cost. My dream rifle is a 28" sendero contour 300 win mag with a Longrifles brake. But having a nicely upgraded 7RM Sendero that does everything I need to do, I haven't been able to bring myself to pony up to the 300 win mag. These are only my thoughts. Some people like big stuff, some smaller, some faster, some slower. I think the key is to take your time setting up your rig and practice. Having a gun that can buck the wind is good, practice and being able to call the wind trumps every gun out there. [/QUOTE]
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