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<blockquote data-quote="fmajor" data-source="post: 1073600" data-attributes="member: 20646"><p>I believe you are correct in that the 7mmRM provides an appropriate level of energy/velocity, given a few caveats (as you stated 'minus big bears'), for most species in the US - presuming excellent bullet placement.</p><p> </p><p>Caveats;</p><p> </p><p>1) bullet selection/performance is a huge factor particularly when you consider larger bodied animals</p><p>2) range to your quarry - the 7mmRM is great, but if your quarry is large and as the range becomes longer you are not stacking the advantages in your favor.</p><p> </p><p>For me, a large fast 7mm is just right for short to medium range on large game (elk for me) and great for up to long range on small and medium game (deer, antelope). </p><p> </p><p>For long range on large game I'm skipping .30 caliber entirely and choosing something from the large, fast 338 chamberings. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>The Sendero is obviously a higher quality tier of rifle than the 700 LR so it comes with a higher price tag. </p><p> </p><p>To me, choosing between Rem and Weatherby is in many ways a Ford vs Chevy discussion. As far as accuracy out of the box, there are other competitors to consider.... </p><p> </p><p>If the options are simply between Rem and Weathby, there are advantages with using a Rem 700 platform over a Weatherby - namely the sheer quantity of 'smiths who know how to tweak them due to the huge popularity of the Rem 700 platform and variety and quantity of aftermarket components.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="fmajor, post: 1073600, member: 20646"] I believe you are correct in that the 7mmRM provides an appropriate level of energy/velocity, given a few caveats (as you stated 'minus big bears'), for most species in the US - presuming excellent bullet placement. Caveats; 1) bullet selection/performance is a huge factor particularly when you consider larger bodied animals 2) range to your quarry - the 7mmRM is great, but if your quarry is large and as the range becomes longer you are not stacking the advantages in your favor. For me, a large fast 7mm is just right for short to medium range on large game (elk for me) and great for up to long range on small and medium game (deer, antelope). For long range on large game I'm skipping .30 caliber entirely and choosing something from the large, fast 338 chamberings. The Sendero is obviously a higher quality tier of rifle than the 700 LR so it comes with a higher price tag. To me, choosing between Rem and Weatherby is in many ways a Ford vs Chevy discussion. As far as accuracy out of the box, there are other competitors to consider.... If the options are simply between Rem and Weathby, there are advantages with using a Rem 700 platform over a Weatherby - namely the sheer quantity of 'smiths who know how to tweak them due to the huge popularity of the Rem 700 platform and variety and quantity of aftermarket components. [/QUOTE]
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