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Talk me out of a 7mm rem mag
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<blockquote data-quote="Unguided Missile" data-source="post: 1894644" data-attributes="member: 111247"><p>I'll bite on this one. I was in the same boat about two years ago on what to build. You're not crazy by any means. I built a 7mm Rem Mag and have no regrets with it.</p><p></p><p>I went with a 7mm Rem Mag for a few reasons, and in no particular order. </p><p></p><p>1) Tried and true cartridge and not the newest and greatest. I know it has a belt on the case, but I'm not sweating that.</p><p> Are there more efficient cartridges without a belt? Yes, but I'm not into the latest and greatest. I'd rather own a </p><p> Toyota and get to where I need to be instead of a Ferrari if you know what I mean (Reliability). </p><p>2) Brass is readily available. I just picked up some ADG and it's pretty legit. Other than my OCD kicking in on some </p><p> variations. My nerves were put to rest after talking to some guys on here about the brass and the prep work. </p><p>3) Your hunting/target needs will be met with the 7mm Rem Mag. </p><p>4) Bullet variations and grain weight will smash almost any animal in North America. </p><p>5) A muzzle break will tame down the recoil significantly. </p><p>6) Barrel life is greater than many other .284 diameter cartridges. </p><p>7) Very versatile. Can shoot a wide range of bullet weights for what you want. </p><p></p><p>I'm primarily a deer hunter also and would have no hesitation at taking shots out to 600 yards with my set up. On elk, I'd probably go out to 500 yards for my skill level. With factory Hornady loads, I've rang steel out to 900 yards. I wouldn't shoot that far on an animal, but for steel, it's fun to shoot.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Unguided Missile, post: 1894644, member: 111247"] I'll bite on this one. I was in the same boat about two years ago on what to build. You're not crazy by any means. I built a 7mm Rem Mag and have no regrets with it. I went with a 7mm Rem Mag for a few reasons, and in no particular order. 1) Tried and true cartridge and not the newest and greatest. I know it has a belt on the case, but I'm not sweating that. Are there more efficient cartridges without a belt? Yes, but I'm not into the latest and greatest. I'd rather own a Toyota and get to where I need to be instead of a Ferrari if you know what I mean (Reliability). 2) Brass is readily available. I just picked up some ADG and it's pretty legit. Other than my OCD kicking in on some variations. My nerves were put to rest after talking to some guys on here about the brass and the prep work. 3) Your hunting/target needs will be met with the 7mm Rem Mag. 4) Bullet variations and grain weight will smash almost any animal in North America. 5) A muzzle break will tame down the recoil significantly. 6) Barrel life is greater than many other .284 diameter cartridges. 7) Very versatile. Can shoot a wide range of bullet weights for what you want. I'm primarily a deer hunter also and would have no hesitation at taking shots out to 600 yards with my set up. On elk, I'd probably go out to 500 yards for my skill level. With factory Hornady loads, I've rang steel out to 900 yards. I wouldn't shoot that far on an animal, but for steel, it's fun to shoot. [/QUOTE]
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