That's a very good choice for an all-around rifle. I love the 7mm Rem Mag a truly great cartridge. I didn't hear how much the rifle weighted. Perhaps someone can fill me in on that. For me, I went with a 300 Win Mag in a Remington 700. I purchased the rifle thinking of re-building it with a new stock and trigger. However, after cleaning up the manufacturer trigger and shooting it, I left it alone. I can get 3 touching holes at 100 yards with 180 grain bullet from Barnes shop. I mounted a Leopold 3x9 scope and called it done. If it should ever open up, I'll re-build it then but until then leaving it as is.
Im a big fan of all things 7mm, and the 7 mag is near the top for me. My 7 mag is a Winchester model 70 and I wouldnt trade it for any other rifle, its very accurate and always a joy to shoot
Collecting is ruining our planet pal. Factories keep pumping pollution into the air to make stuff and people keep just collecting stuff they really don't need. In the process ruining our air, our land and our streams and oceans. Stop buying shit dude. WTF
@@219garry I bet you own more than one pair of shoes, more than one pair of socks, pants, and shirts. Do you live off grid? Farm your own food? How about boil your own water to make it safe to drink? If you don't then you should because you are adding to the world's pollution.
Ron, I’m not trying to take anything away from the 7 but for me the 280 AI is on par with the 7mm, less recoil,less powder usage if you’re a reloader. And I have a 24” barrel and not a 26” magnum.
I have several of Jim Borden’s actions. Stellar quality. Jim also provides stellar customer service. There are other good actions out there, but none better.
I agree with you Ron...the ole 7 mag is really hard to beat. High BC bullets and good down range energy... just a awesome cartridge that's all you can say!!
Jim Borden built my 1k yd BR rifle about 25 years ago. It’s in .300 Borden Caribou (.300 Wby Imp). The Borden “Bumps” action is the standard in my opinion.
Ron is becoming one of my favorite gun gurus. Although I own a 7mm Rem Mag I only pull it out when I know I might have to take a longer shot than my other rifles can comfortably make. I restrict myself to second focal plane scopes zeroed for 6 inch point of aim. That probably tells you a great deal about me and my hunting ethics.
Love your videos Ron !!!! I came to the same conclusion 30 years ago and purchased the 7mm Mag Browning A bolt in stainless , after countless big game kills it still would be my number 1 pick today and a have a dozen rifles in different calibers ...TY for all the hard work that you do to keep us all informed .
I have a left handed Savage 110 in 7mm. Love it. Always shot 140ish grain in it till 2 years ago when my Dad got me a box of Federal Barnes TSS in 168 grain and my group went from 1 to 11/2" to 1/2" with several in the same hole. Mine strung out shots like in your video with the lighter bullets and tightened up with the 168.
I have had a Remington 700, 7 Mag since back in the 70’s. Glass bedded, trigger tweaked. It has had an 8lb keg of IMR 4831 passed down its barrel over the years and it’s still going strong. It never fails to impress me still. My favorite and fastest killing elk bullet is a 162gr Hornady Interlock BT. I’ve seen those work better than the bonded bullets. Trashes the lungs!! 190’s out of a 300 Weatherby are pretty impressive too!
One of my favorites, owned several since 1971. I’ve always hand loaded and have found this cartridge an excellent round for hunting all North American big game. Thanks again for your great information.
I’ve been doing the outdoor thing for 50 years and I always learn something watching your videos. Thanks for the informative and understandable content. I’d like to see a 7RemMag review of something in at a more moderate price point.
Great Video once again Ron, and for me, its just one gun, Winchester Model 70, 7MM Mag. I would hunt anything in North America, even the Kodiak Brown Bear, Polar or Grizzly bear. I've owned mine since 1979 and will never change.. Thanks again for all your videos..
7mmMAG My favorite too Ron. Man you are great. I really appreciate you. You have taught me so much. You are a wonderful communicator and also your enthusiasm always comes through over the subject. I listen closely. Be well. Im grateful. Hope to meet you one day.
Great video. Love that Barden rifle, so subtle looking and it shoots nice. Glad I just got myself my second 7mm Rem Mag in the form of a Mauser M18. Cheers.
Great job once again Ron ! I’ve been shooting my 7 mag rem for about 40 years now! Hand load , glass bed & lots on trigger work 2 lb crisp no creep ! Love it and did I mention? It’s not for sale!!!!!!! Lol love ya my friend keep making all the great videos that you do we love them and you to for all your great information! Thanks buddy! Enjoy the great outdoors !
The caliber that started my craze for oddball levers and other calibers. My first self-purchased rifle was a Ruger 77R in 7mmRM in the mid 80's. That rifle was like a light-switch on deer. So much so, I decided to reel in the capability a bit and moved on to single-shot pistols, etc. I think it is still superior to even the much ballyhooed, recent 27 Nosler. There are existing bullets that share similar BCs as the 27N's best bullets, and the 7mmRM equals those bullet's velocities with existing data. I have full faith in the 7mmRM. I just don't use it much anymore, having replaced it with some adequate 7mm-08s, .358Ws, various quarterbores.... Excelllent choice.
I have a 7 rem mag and over time I have found what I think is the sweet spot in bullet weight. 155 gr at the low end and 175 at the high end with 160 - 168 being ideal. My gun has a 1:9 rifling with a 26" barrel and a MB. Definitely my go to for western shooting.
I have a a 7mm by Christensen Arms (Mesa) and it shoots .53" on a 3 shot group with the Hornady Precision Hunter 162 gr. I love a gun that just shoots and the 7mm is a great do it all in North America.
Your rifle looks similar to one I made in the early 80s. I used a Brown Precision classic stock, SAKO A III action, Douglas #2 contour 22 inch barrel and Pachmayr pad. I chambered mine for the 280 Remington cartridge. I sent a compact Leopold 3 to 9 power AO to the Leopold and had target turrets installed. The complete outfit with sling weighs a touch over 7 pounds. Now that was more than 30 years ago and back then nobody thought much of my rifle. I think they might have been a little wrong don’t you. As far as being too long for woods work isn’t quite a problem. My rifle is about the same length as my Beretta AL 390 Silver Mallard in 20 bore I use for Grouse hunting. It has a 24 inch tube that is quite handy. There is a serious difference between a hand layup fiberglass or Kevlar rifle stock than molded stocks on rifles. They reduce recoil because the stock absorbs recoil like a sponge; they are far lighter and stronger too. That is one reason they cost a lot more; another is the fit is exactly correct not just close. I made two of these rifles still have both. The second one is a 338 with 26 inch barrel it weighs 8½ pounds. It is the lightest recoiling 338 I ever shot and the most accurate one too. I put a number 5 contour barrel on that one. There is a slight advantage the 7 mag has over the 280 however; it takes a lot more powder to get that advantage. The most important shot is the first one for a hunting rifle. 🎇🤠🦉🎇
I have a Weatherby 7 mm Mag. After using several other calibers in the .30 -.300 range for Elk in Montana I stayed with the Wby for elk . The great range of cartridges available for this rifle from 139 to 175 gr makes it the one rifle solution for all big game hunting from antelope to grizzly,ie all big game in North America. I believe it would also be “ enough gun “ for most game in Africa up to and including lion( but not buffalo,rhino, elephant).
I have a Browning A Bolt in 7mm Mag with their old BOSS Compensator system, absolutely excellent rifle. Learned to shoot longer ranges with it and it was my test platform to really perfect my handloading skills. My favorite magnum cartridge overall.
When I did my research back in 2001 I came to the conclusion that the 7mag was the most versatile gun for all N American game that you can take at extended ranges.
The 7mm mG is a flat shooter no doubt but look at these terminal ballistics using a non magnum 30-06 Shooting the nosler ABLR 210 grain .661 BC At 2600 fps mv 500 yds = 1800+ ft lbs of energy 600 yds =1500+ ft lbs of energy 700 yds =1400+ ft lbs of energy 800 yds =1250+ ft lbs of energy New VLD bullets and powders have drastically increases the effective range of the old 06 But still love the 7mm mag as I own both
Many bullets other than copper do not perform well at 7mm mag velocities and pass through before properly expanding. You don't need excessive velocities to kill all North America. Big game . Most big game are killed at ranges under 300 yds..with new powders and monolithic bullets the 06 kill range has been extended out to 600 yds .what more do you really need? Barrel life of a 7mm mag is only about half that of the 30-06 as well .
I just watched 2 video's by outfitters one out West and the other in Ireland and both recommend the ,7mm rem mag! Both mentioned the cartridges quick kill ability and flat shooting trajectory! Great choice Ron! Cheer's
I like a good 7mm, but settled on a .300 Win. Mag. as my own choice as my "one rifle" solution, years ago. I like a 165-168 grain high bc bullet. I think to, that accuracy in hunting rifles does not need to be varmint or bench standard. If Ol' Betsy is shooting into an inch at 100 yards with a good high performance load, no big game animal is going to get away from a seasoned hunter/rifleman. 1/4 inch groups are fun and satisfying to shoot with a hunting rifle and I have shot my share of them, but they are not a requirement. Thanks for another informative video Ron!
The first rifle I bought was a Ruger M77 in 7mm Rem Mag purchased when I was 14 years old in 1973. I still have it and will have it until I die. It will handle anything from chucks to at least black bear. I’d prefer a little more for Grizzlies or other animals who have a propensity to attack, but I wouldn’t feel terribly undergunned if all I had was my 7 mm.
There is no doubt that the 300 Weatherby Magnum is the best all-around hunting cartridge, if the person can handle the recoil. More energy more bullet weight for the longer ranges of sheep and goat. Heavier bullet weight for moose and Big Bear. I find myself carrying a 300 Weatherby more than any other rifle. High Velocity, flat trajectory. It truly is a world-class cartridge.
Me either. The creedmoor is the most overhyped caliber ever. The old but great 25/06 remington will waste it everytime but most people believe anything if they hear it a hundred times.
Great video once gain Ron. I'm personally a 300 fan and have a Sako Finnlight in 300WSM and a Tikka T3X Lite Stainless in 30 Win Mag. But you've got a good argument with the 7mmRem Mag. For the non reloader their are plenty of good factory options that you have just proven to be super accurate and with a variety of good projectiles and weights to do almost anything. Thanks for sharing!
The 7mm Rem Mag is a fantastic cartridge and a solid choice for an all around one rifle battery on any non-dangerous game species. I think we could arguably go with the .280 AI for nearly identical performance in a more modern beltless case. If one was going to stick to deer with the occasional elk inside the ranges most of us hunt most of the time, one could even go with a 7mm-08. Either way, if I was to limit myself to one rifle for everything, mine would be a 7mm of some sort, hands down, no questions. The 7mms just bring so much to the table.
I have a Thompson Dimension ( they unfortunately discontinued making them ) in left handed with a 300 win mag, 7 mm , 30-06 and 270 barrels, takes minutes to change barrels ,
$5000 - ouch!!!!! It better be only one rifle because I couldn't afford any more rifles after I purchased one of these. I would also have to choose the 30-06 as my caliber. Great video as always Ron.
One thing I ve noticed about your favorite rifles... they ARE WELL BALANCED and they all have PERSONALITY!! When I see your rifles I know what caliber it is. Lol your 284 is the camo gun. Your o6 is wood n stainless... 7mag is all balck etc..
Older Video.... but I've been searching for the 1 gun hunting rifle Unicorn compromise for years and may have found mine. First, I pick the 300 Win Mag for everything from deer to moose out to 450 yards or so. I also want a lightweight bolt action with stainless 22 inch barrel. I expect to use this go-to rifle in thick black timber to mountains. So I do not want a long barrel. To make up velocity loss, I hope to use Hornady Superformance, when I expect longer shots. For elk and moose 200 grainers. My rifle choice is the 2021 Seekins Element in 300 WIN. 6lbs, 22 inch threaded barrel, stainless, 20 moa rail with bubble, removable brake, nice stock with sling flush cups.... This is the rifle I've been waiting for!
The .280 Rem. is a great all around cartridge. I built my .280 Rem. out of a Mauser 98 action, Douglas barrel and Timely trigger. I came up with an good load for it. It's a shooter. I'm not an engineer. I'm a Tool and Die maker so it's precise.
Well done. 7rem mag is perhaps my first love of cartridges. Kills with authority, but manageable recoil. Easily found ammo, and long range capability within the capabilities of most shooters. 300 win might be second but with a little too much power for small stuff.
But it 50% more expensive then a 30 06 which will do just about the same thing out to 500 yards and you also have grain weights from 110 to 220 grain bullets
I’ve used my Remington 700 BDL DM 7mm for deer for many years and I’ve never had an issue with excessive damage after a shot. I shoot lung shot only and never had any shock or gel up the ribs and into the neck like I used to get with my Remington 30:06 pump. I stopped using the pump because of that. I shoulder shot a moose at 190 yards and you could eat the meat a few inches away from the entry hole in the clavicle. Can’t beat my Remington 7mm with a fantastic Jewell trigger set at 2.5 pounds. I’m not a big guy and the recoil doesn’t bother me at all.
Nothing against the Borden Timberline, but I have had a Tikka T3 in 7MM Rem Mag for 15 years that shoots groups like that for 10% of the cost of the Borden rifle. For those without an extra $5K for the Borden you can still pick up a Tikka for under $600.
I have a browning ab2 in .270 that will group under 1/2” (if I out it on a sled, I’m not that good yet lol). Granted Browning isn’t cheap, but its not $5k either. I also have a $300 savage and a $600 savage that will shoot sub 1/2 moa. I would understand paying $5k for a rifle if it had beautiful engraving work, a stunning black walnut stock, and shot lights out, but $5k just to have a smooth and accurate rifle, like your Tikka, smooth and accurate can be achieved for 1/5 of the Borden’s cost.
@@fnkdtnk I also like the Browning A-Bolt guns. We picked up a synthetic stock AB3 in .308 for my wife last year and that gun also does sub 1/2 MOA groups with factory ammo. My only complaint about the AB3 is that the plastic trigger is absolutely horrible. We are looking into aftermarket replacement triggers and will likely swap it out before the rifle deer season.
@@metromobileinterlock2267 haha nice! We bought my brother a black synthetic AB3 in 6.5 cm for Christmas last year. He hasn’t shot it yet due to his schedule etc., but ai’m excited to see what it will do. I had a feeling the trigger wouldn’t be great, but it felt fine in the store. Granted, its his rifle, and he is not a trigger snob so it may be good enough for his liking.
I have owned a REM 700 BDL in 7MM MAG for 40 years. I love everything about it, except the abusive recoil ! It is not much fun to shoot. I'm now planning to have a muzzle brake installed. If it takes the recoil down to WIN 270 felt recoil, I will be very happy. Thanks Ron , I really enjoy your video's
I have a Rem 700 with a Sendero barrel on it. I threaded the barrel and put a brake on it. It cuts the recoil in half. Just put your ear plugs in before you shoot. The brake redirects some of the sound back at you.
🗣I have a RUGER M77 in .338 WIN MAG. To TAME the recoil, my Gunsmith installed a super soft recoil pad, and installed 4 VILES of hydraulic fluid (2 in stock, 2 in forearm), this reduced the FELT RECOIL energy (shooting 225gr SP) to just below.300 WM and just above the 30/06. SWEET to shoot now. Plus, I reload for it. 🤠
@@jimbrock8310 🤔🤔🤔very interesting JIM. It just might be the weight of the rifle and design of the stock that reduces the recoil in the 7mm OVER the 30/06. 🤠
Good morning. Ron I just picked up my first 7 mm mag in a Ruger model 77..... Can't wait to try it out. I'm going to try out The 150 grain Remington Corlock.. Thanks for all the information to get started with.
I recently replaced my pencil barrel with a match 5-1/2 grade 26”. I can put a break on it or a can. I mounted a Vortex Strike Eagle 34mm Tube 5-25 scope. With an MDT Chassis its a little heavy but I will carry the weight because of the confidence it gives me.
Get a 28 Nosler to try out Mr Ron.I have one an love it and I think it would become more popular if it wasn’t for the quirky name that Nosler gives their stuff making people confused.For long range hunting with a 7lb rifle with a brake on it I don’t think it gets any better,it really is a laser and absolutely hammers stuff and doesn’t kick as bad as some may think with a brake on it due to the light grain bullets in the 160-175 range that a 7mm really likes 👍🏻
Hmmmmm. Good for sure. The 28 Nosler is a barrel burner, more so than a 7mm Rem Mag, Maybe even more than a 30-378 Weatherby. Shoots flat, and I like it. How ever, the 28 Nosler is way more expensive to shoot, can't find ammo or components for the 28 Nosler. The 7mm Rem Mag with carefully hand loaded ammo comes very close to the 28 factory ammo. I shoot 168 grain ALCO hand loaded bullets at around 3,200 fps with a longer barrel (depending on conditions). 1/2 MOA....down to 1/4 MOA with no signs of over pressure. I'm good. What are your mission parameters? What are you going to be shooting at? At what distance? A current hand load of mine is transonic at 2,600 yards with the 7mm Rem Mag. Very high B.C. Proprietary bullet. Bullet selection is so important when comming up with what you are trying to do. I can make a 7mm-08 Shoot up to a mild 7mm Rem Mag, and I can take a 7mm Rem Mag and load it down to the 7mm-08 range. Ron has talked about the 28 Nosler in some of his videos. Hope this helps.
While I agree the 28 Nosler is a shooter, it lacks in component availability, the brass available is no good and very expensive. it is a barrel burner. The 7 Rem Mag is for sure a better round.........IMO
@@semperfi6288 the general public doesn’t hand load tho and I have no problem finding ammo cause not many people shoot it.I have 5 boxes of ELD-X factory ammo and in a hunting rifle the barrel burner thing doesn’t matter.It would take me 50 years to shoot the barrel out of this thing and by then I’ll be in a pine box
@@catfixer992 the 28 probably isn’t a reloaders dream but mine shoots 162 grain eldx at 3225FPS straight out the box and I’ll never shoot the barrel out of a hunting rig especially when I also have many other rifles to shoot as well.It’s just a very fun factory rifle to shoot at stuff at distance and know that you are going to hammer them
She’s a beaut Ron. Really diggin that stock too. Long live the 7 rem mag! She’s been gett’ner done since 62’. Mine is a Christensen Mesa and shoots .5” with Federal Premium 150 Nosler BTs. Haven’t tried any other flavor yet but maybe someday. That 150 ballistic tip is some bad medicine for southern whitetails!
I've b even shooting a Winchester in 7mm Rem Mag for 45 years.Originally had Remington 700 ADL 7MM Mag but after 2 accidental discharges from faulty trigger/safety I sold it and bought the Winchester. I've have a 6.5 PRC with a Borden Action and a Brux Barrel .I Like Borden Actions.. It is a sure enough Tack driver. I've ut
Nice job again Ron. I’m not sure about the 7mm rem mag as being the best all around North American cartridge but it is in the top ten for sure. I would Love to see you do a segment on all of the 7mm options available head to head. We know the RUM rules but we would like to see your breakdown. Please lay the Great .270win(6.8) next to the results using exactly the same barrel length with all of them.
Remington heavy barreled 26”, in an HS Precession stock with a full length bedding block, in 308 Winchester. I’ve shot at least a couple of thousand rounds through it over 30 years, and I’ve shot antelope at over 350 yards, and deer from tree stands at less than 50 yards, and everything in between. Reason it’s my one rifle choice is because it is my one rifle, I’m way to old to change anything now, and I would miss it anyway :)
I think that is a Swarovski Z5 3.5-18x44 with the BT. I have two with the BRX reticule. The Z5 maximises the shooters ability to achieve the potential of a rifle. Turn it up to zero and down to suit the field conditions. They have a 1-inch tube and are light. I can't recommend them highly enough. The Z6 and Z8 are newer designs, but they have 30 mm tubes, so even with a similar 40(ish) mm objective lens they are heavier.
Wow. Very nice accuracy. I wiuld guess the stock alone costs more than average rifles. Lol. I will probabky never own a custom rifle, but it is nice to see what is out there. Borden is obviously top notch and a superb craftsman.
Only reason I subscribed to your channel is because you aren’t a hype man with calibers blowing stuff up breaking things you just tell it how it is. Leaves are changing here in Havre so we will be watching more videos keep em coming !
I have a savage 110 in 7mm rem mag. Shoots sub moa at 300 yds. Have had it nearly thirty years... K-mart special.. Muleys, black bear, elk and whitetail... No problem. Longest shot on whitetail at 575 yds.
I love the 7mm mag. My 700 DBM shoots lights out. Mine really likes the remington 150 grain corloks. I have the same factory ammo I got with the gun, three to sight in and every round after has killed a deer.
I agree with the 7 mm but think the Ackley Improved would do everything you describe. My favorites are 7X57 , 7 mm Express/ 280 Remington and the 7mm Ackley Improved.
I bought my first real rifle. Rem 700 BDL 7 mm Rem Mag. My gun LOVES Handload 175 Gr Partition IMR 4831. I was at the range 100 yards 3 in same hole 2in same hole 3/8’ away. Shooting Leupold 3x9. My eyes were better. Old ruff guy was beside offered to by my “OLD GAS PIPR” as he called it on the spot. I could never get any other of the smaller bullets to shoot even close to that??? Must of been me doing something wrong because I read the smaller are suppose to be the accurate loads. Love the channel!!
Hornady 162gn SST through my Browning 7mm Rem Mag X-bolt produces 1/4 moa at 100 yards. Bullets in the of 162 to 168 seam to shoot very well in most Guns. I used the same load in My BLR 7mm Rem Mag and and shot 1/2 inch moa.
Thats why I chose it as my rifle after getting out of the Army. Now I have many calibers and they are all purpose driven. But if I could only have one thats it. Anything in North America.
Thank you for this excellent, informative video. It makes me wish I had the time and money to buy (and work up loads for) all the rifles I want. The 7 mm. would be among them. It sure looks to be a sweet-shooting piece, especially given factory ammo.
If I was going to use a 7mm for everything it would be the 7mm stw or 7mm rum. But the 35 w or 338 win mag would be more to my liking. Or if a lot of traveling was involved a 325 wsm in a blr take down.
Weatherbys are super off the shelf as well, in either 7mm or .300. You can get superb performance from off the shelf ammo although it can be a bit pricey. But if you're handloading, not much difference as long as your brass lasts. When it comes time for some new brass just buy some Norma ammo, shoot it and save the brass. You can typically find it for about half the price of Wby ammo and it's the same brass.
This is one of my fav rifles you show. As far as the barrel length goes, call me an odd ball but I had my custom 300 prc built with a 21” barrel and it shoots 215gr berger hybrids at 2850 on a comfy load.
Are you using a suppressor? Other wise, a 300PRC has a huge amount of unburned powder in a 21 inch barrel. A 3006 has a lot of unburned powder in a 21 inch barrel.
@@TexanUSMC8089 sometimes I do sometimes I don’t. I really don’t care too much about perfect powder burn, what I care about is the rifles balance, accuracy, and the speed I’m launching each projectile. Everyone online told me I was a dummy. When my gunsmith finished my build he even had another smith friend over and I got a message from that smith about how nice it turned out. The rifle swings like no other I’ve held. Everyone says a short barreled magnum is pointless, but they can’t show me a 21” 308 that can push a 215 at 2850 either! And again that’s comfy, I was over 3k before I had pressure signs. Before I did it I could find very few people with magnums under 22”… yet everyone that had one told me how much they love theirs…. Now I’m another ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Got my one and only Remington 7mm Mag 38 years ago. Still my one and only.
7 rem mag is hands down my favorite cartridge for hunting. Lots of bullet weight selections for hunting the North American continent.
.28 cartridges seem to have just the right touch of weight and bullet dimensions. Weight, BC and SD are outstanding
Absolutely love the 7mm bores. I love a .270 and 30-06 but would take a .280 Remington over either.
I agree, .28 are super nice in all aspects. But commonality is where they aren't
I have a Tikka T3 in 7 rem mag. Very accurate and super smooth action. Love the catridge
Love that gun, mine shoots cloverleaf groups at 100 yds with that Norma whitetail 150 Gr.
That's a very good choice for an all-around rifle. I love the 7mm Rem Mag a truly great cartridge. I didn't hear how much the rifle weighted. Perhaps someone can fill me in on that.
For me, I went with a 300 Win Mag in a Remington 700. I purchased the rifle thinking of re-building it with a new stock and trigger. However, after cleaning up the manufacturer trigger and shooting it, I left it alone. I can get 3 touching holes at 100 yards with 180 grain bullet from Barnes shop. I mounted a Leopold 3x9 scope and called it done.
If it should ever open up, I'll re-build it then but until then leaving it as is.
I totally agree with the caliber pick. The 7mm Rem Mag .284 bullet diameter is the sweet spot. Great video, thanks for sharing.
Im a big fan of all things 7mm, and the 7 mag is near the top for me. My 7 mag is a Winchester model 70 and I wouldnt trade it for any other rifle, its very accurate and always a joy to shoot
Yes Ron, it's possible to find a "one gun" thing, but that just flies in the face of collecting nich guns. 😉.
less is more aint for me man not in guns anyway
I agree, in Sweden i use 270win as allround and 9,3x62 if it’s specific moose or BIG wildbores. Everything under 150 kg 270win rules! Just my opinion…
Collecting is ruining our planet pal. Factories keep pumping pollution into the air to make stuff and people keep just collecting stuff they really don't need. In the process ruining our air, our land and our streams and oceans. Stop buying shit dude. WTF
@@219garry no overpopulation is
@@219garry I bet you own more than one pair of shoes, more than one pair of socks, pants, and shirts. Do you live off grid? Farm your own food? How about boil your own water to make it safe to drink? If you don't then you should because you are adding to the world's pollution.
Ron, I’m not trying to take anything away from the 7 but for me the 280 AI is on par with the 7mm, less recoil,less powder usage if you’re a reloader. And I have a 24” barrel and not a 26” magnum.
I have several of Jim Borden’s actions. Stellar quality. Jim also provides stellar customer service. There are other good actions out there, but none better.
Another great video. I agree 100% the 7mm Rem Mag can do it all and give you change back. Keep up the good work.
I agree with you Ron...the ole 7 mag is really hard to beat. High BC bullets and good down range energy... just a awesome cartridge that's all you can say!!
Jim Borden built my 1k yd BR rifle about 25 years ago. It’s in .300 Borden Caribou (.300 Wby Imp). The Borden “Bumps” action is the standard in my opinion.
Ron is becoming one of my favorite gun gurus. Although I own a 7mm Rem Mag I only pull it out when I know I might have to take a longer shot than my other rifles can comfortably make. I restrict myself to second focal plane scopes zeroed for 6 inch point of aim. That probably tells you a great deal about me and my hunting ethics.
Outside the Weatherby cartridges in 300 and 257, I am a firm believer in the 7mm REM Mag. Thanks for the video Ron, and spectacular shooting!
My first gun was a 257 Robert's that my dad gave me and my first bought gun was a 7mag. They both sit in a special spot in my safe and always will.
Love your videos Ron !!!! I came to the same conclusion 30 years ago and purchased the 7mm Mag Browning A bolt in stainless , after countless big game kills it still would be my number 1 pick today and a have a dozen rifles in different calibers ...TY for all the hard work that you do to keep us all informed .
I have a left handed Savage 110 in 7mm. Love it. Always shot 140ish grain in it till 2 years ago when my Dad got me a box of Federal Barnes TSS in 168 grain and my group went from 1 to 11/2" to 1/2" with several in the same hole. Mine strung out shots like in your video with the lighter bullets and tightened up with the 168.
I have had a Remington 700, 7 Mag since back in the 70’s. Glass bedded, trigger tweaked. It has had an 8lb keg of IMR 4831 passed down its barrel over the years and it’s still going strong. It never fails to impress me still. My favorite and fastest killing elk bullet is a 162gr Hornady Interlock BT. I’ve seen those work better than the bonded bullets. Trashes the lungs!! 190’s out of a 300 Weatherby are pretty impressive too!
One of my favorites, owned several since 1971. I’ve always hand loaded and have found this cartridge an excellent round for hunting all North American big game. Thanks again for your great information.
I'm glad you love the 7mm rem mag so much, it really is the most versatile/usable
I’ve been doing the outdoor thing for 50 years and I always learn something watching your videos. Thanks for the informative and understandable content.
I’d like to see a 7RemMag review of something in at a more moderate price point.
Great Video once again Ron, and for me, its just one gun, Winchester Model 70, 7MM Mag. I would hunt anything in North America, even the Kodiak Brown Bear, Polar or Grizzly bear. I've owned mine since 1979 and will never change.. Thanks again for all your videos..
7mmMAG My favorite too Ron. Man you are great. I really appreciate you. You have taught me so much. You are a wonderful communicator and also your enthusiasm always comes through over the subject. I listen closely. Be well. Im grateful. Hope to meet you one day.
Great video. Love that Barden rifle, so subtle looking and it shoots nice. Glad I just got myself my second 7mm Rem Mag in the form of a Mauser M18. Cheers.
Great job once again Ron ! I’ve been shooting my 7 mag rem for about 40 years now! Hand load , glass bed & lots on trigger work 2 lb crisp no creep ! Love it and did I mention?
It’s not for sale!!!!!!! Lol love ya my friend keep making all the great videos that you do we love them and you to for all your great information!
Thanks buddy! Enjoy the great outdoors !
The caliber that started my craze for oddball levers and other calibers. My first self-purchased rifle was a Ruger 77R in 7mmRM in the mid 80's. That rifle was like a light-switch on deer. So much so, I decided to reel in the capability a bit and moved on to single-shot pistols, etc. I think it is still superior to even the much ballyhooed, recent 27 Nosler. There are existing bullets that share similar BCs as the 27N's best bullets, and the 7mmRM equals those bullet's velocities with existing data. I have full faith in the 7mmRM. I just don't use it much anymore, having replaced it with some adequate 7mm-08s, .358Ws, various quarterbores.... Excelllent choice.
I have a 7 rem mag and over time I have found what I think is the sweet spot in bullet weight. 155 gr at the low end and 175 at the high end with 160 - 168 being ideal. My gun has a 1:9 rifling with a 26" barrel and a MB. Definitely my go to for western shooting.
🗣what is MB ? 🤔
@@tonywoconish6695 muzzle brake
I got a few Timberlines and i dont find a need to change, its a great action, even did one on a F Class rifle which was very succesful
I love my 7 ! Handed down from my dad . Fast , flat , tons of knock down !
I also have a hand me down rem 7m
I've never shot it.
I have a a 7mm by Christensen Arms (Mesa) and it shoots .53" on a 3 shot group with the Hornady Precision Hunter 162 gr. I love a gun that just shoots and the 7mm is a great do it all in North America.
Your rifle looks similar to one I made in the early 80s. I used a Brown Precision classic stock, SAKO A III action, Douglas #2 contour 22 inch barrel and Pachmayr pad. I chambered mine for the 280 Remington cartridge. I sent a compact Leopold 3 to 9 power AO to the Leopold and had target turrets installed. The complete outfit with sling weighs a touch over 7 pounds. Now that was more than 30 years ago and back then nobody thought much of my rifle. I think they might have been a little wrong don’t you. As far as being too long for woods work isn’t quite a problem. My rifle is about the same length as my Beretta AL 390 Silver Mallard in 20 bore I use for Grouse hunting. It has a 24 inch tube that is quite handy. There is a serious difference between a hand layup fiberglass or Kevlar rifle stock than molded stocks on rifles. They reduce recoil because the stock absorbs recoil like a sponge; they are far lighter and stronger too. That is one reason they cost a lot more; another is the fit is exactly correct not just close. I made two of these rifles still have both. The second one is a 338 with 26 inch barrel it weighs 8½ pounds. It is the lightest recoiling 338 I ever shot and the most accurate one too. I put a number 5 contour barrel on that one. There is a slight advantage the 7 mag has over the 280 however; it takes a lot more powder to get that advantage. The most important shot is the first one for a hunting rifle. 🎇🤠🦉🎇
I immediately click on your videos when they pop up. The cartridge/ballistic videos are my favorite.
I have a Weatherby 7 mm Mag. After using several other calibers in the .30 -.300 range for Elk in Montana I stayed with the Wby for elk . The great range of cartridges available for this rifle from 139 to 175 gr makes it the one rifle solution for all big game hunting from antelope to grizzly,ie all big game in North America. I believe it would also be “ enough gun “ for most game in Africa up to and including lion( but not buffalo,rhino, elephant).
I have a Browning A Bolt in 7mm Mag with their old BOSS Compensator system, absolutely excellent rifle. Learned to shoot longer ranges with it and it was my test platform to really perfect my handloading skills. My favorite magnum cartridge overall.
When I did my research back in 2001 I came to the conclusion that the 7mag was the most versatile gun for all N American game that you can take at extended ranges.
I hunt everything with it for over 20 years now.
Key word: extended ranges.
The 7mm mG is a flat shooter no doubt but look at these terminal ballistics using a non magnum 30-06
Shooting the nosler ABLR 210 grain .661 BC At 2600 fps mv
500 yds = 1800+ ft lbs of energy
600 yds =1500+ ft lbs of energy
700 yds =1400+ ft lbs of energy
800 yds =1250+ ft lbs of energy
New VLD bullets and powders have drastically increases the effective range of the old 06
But still love the 7mm mag as I own both
Same yr dad bought my 700 for me…maybe 2000 or 99…$419 wal mart
Many bullets other than copper do not perform well at 7mm mag velocities and pass through before properly expanding.
You don't need excessive velocities to kill all North America. Big game .
Most big game are killed at ranges under 300 yds..with new powders and monolithic bullets the 06 kill range has been extended out to 600 yds .what more do you really need?
Barrel life of a 7mm mag is only about half that of the 30-06 as well .
I just watched 2 video's by outfitters one out West and the other in Ireland and both recommend the ,7mm rem mag! Both mentioned the cartridges quick kill ability and flat shooting trajectory! Great choice Ron! Cheer's
Muchas gracias por el video Sr. Ron.
Como todas sus entregas este video es EXCELENTE!!!
I like a good 7mm, but settled on a .300 Win. Mag. as my own choice as my "one rifle" solution, years ago. I like a 165-168 grain high bc bullet. I think to, that accuracy in hunting rifles does not need to be varmint or bench standard. If Ol' Betsy is shooting into an inch at 100 yards with a good high performance load, no big game animal is going to get away from a seasoned hunter/rifleman. 1/4 inch groups are fun and satisfying to shoot with a hunting rifle and I have shot my share of them, but they are not a requirement. Thanks for another informative video Ron!
The first rifle I bought was a Ruger M77 in 7mm Rem Mag purchased when I was 14 years old in 1973. I still have it and will have it until I die. It will handle anything from chucks to at least black bear. I’d prefer a little more for Grizzlies or other animals who have a propensity to attack, but I wouldn’t feel terribly undergunned if all I had was my 7 mm.
My favorite cartridge since 1978, in 4 different wonderful rifles.
There is no doubt that the 300 Weatherby Magnum is the best all-around hunting cartridge, if the person can handle the recoil. More energy more bullet weight for the longer ranges of sheep and goat. Heavier bullet weight for moose and Big Bear. I find myself carrying a 300 Weatherby more than any other rifle. High Velocity, flat trajectory. It truly is a world-class cartridge.
7rem mag no need for The dirty 30cal till you get just over moose size but what percent of hunters will ever hunt something larger than moose
Another great video 👍 Can’t wait to here the history and spec’s on the 7mm rem mag. Nice shooting too
Great to see you talking more about 7mm other than Creedmoor caliber. As my comment indicates, I'm not a fan of the too hyped 6-creedmoor.
Me either. The creedmoor is the most overhyped caliber ever. The old but great 25/06 remington will waste it everytime but most people believe anything if they hear it a hundred times.
Great video once gain Ron. I'm personally a 300 fan and have a Sako Finnlight in 300WSM and a Tikka T3X Lite Stainless in 30 Win Mag. But you've got a good argument with the 7mmRem Mag. For the non reloader their are plenty of good factory options that you have just proven to be super accurate and with a variety of good projectiles and weights to do almost anything. Thanks for sharing!
Agreed, 30-06 from 110 to 220 grain, the ruler...
No doubt about it.
30-06 pas 7mm mais 7,62😊
The 7mm Rem Mag is a fantastic cartridge and a solid choice for an all around one rifle battery on any non-dangerous game species. I think we could arguably go with the .280 AI for nearly identical performance in a more modern beltless case. If one was going to stick to deer with the occasional elk inside the ranges most of us hunt most of the time, one could even go with a 7mm-08. Either way, if I was to limit myself to one rifle for everything, mine would be a 7mm of some sort, hands down, no questions. The 7mms just bring so much to the table.
I have a Thompson Dimension ( they unfortunately discontinued making them ) in left handed with a 300 win mag, 7 mm , 30-06 and 270 barrels, takes minutes to change barrels ,
$5000 - ouch!!!!! It better be only one rifle because I couldn't afford any more rifles after I purchased one of these. I would also have to choose the 30-06 as my caliber. Great video as always Ron.
One thing I ve noticed about your favorite rifles... they ARE WELL BALANCED and they all have PERSONALITY!! When I see your rifles I know what caliber it is. Lol your 284 is the camo gun. Your o6 is wood n stainless... 7mag is all balck etc..
Mr Sooner, you just convinced me that I need a 7mm Rem mag..... Thank you for all you share with us! Very much appreciate you sir!
The sound of that second round is awesome
I have been hunting and shooting the 7mm for 20 plus year's just love it
Older Video.... but I've been searching for the 1 gun hunting rifle Unicorn compromise for years and may have found mine. First, I pick the 300 Win Mag for everything from deer to moose out to 450 yards or so. I also want a lightweight bolt action with stainless 22 inch barrel. I expect to use this go-to rifle in thick black timber to mountains. So I do not want a long barrel. To make up velocity loss, I hope to use Hornady Superformance, when I expect longer shots. For elk and moose 200 grainers. My rifle choice is the 2021 Seekins Element in 300 WIN. 6lbs, 22 inch threaded barrel, stainless, 20 moa rail with bubble, removable brake, nice stock with sling flush cups.... This is the rifle I've been waiting for!
The .280 Rem. is a great all around cartridge. I built my .280 Rem. out of a Mauser 98 action, Douglas barrel and Timely trigger. I came up with an good load for it. It's a shooter. I'm not an engineer. I'm a Tool and Die maker so it's precise.
Well done. 7rem mag is perhaps my first love of cartridges. Kills with authority, but manageable recoil. Easily found ammo, and long range capability within the capabilities of most shooters. 300 win might be second but with a little too much power for small stuff.
But it 50% more expensive then a 30 06 which will do just about the same thing out to 500 yards and you also have grain weights from 110 to 220 grain bullets
I’ve used my Remington 700 BDL DM 7mm for deer for many years and I’ve never had an issue with excessive damage after a shot. I shoot lung shot only and never had any shock or gel up the ribs and into the neck like I used to get with my Remington 30:06 pump. I stopped using the pump because of that. I shoulder shot a moose at 190 yards and you could eat the meat a few inches away from the entry hole in the clavicle. Can’t beat my Remington 7mm with a fantastic Jewell trigger set at 2.5 pounds. I’m not a big guy and the recoil doesn’t bother me at all.
Nothing against the Borden Timberline, but I have had a Tikka T3 in 7MM Rem Mag for 15 years that shoots groups like that for 10% of the cost of the Borden rifle. For those without an extra $5K for the Borden you can still pick up a Tikka for under $600.
I have a browning ab2 in .270 that will group under 1/2” (if I out it on a sled, I’m not that good yet lol). Granted Browning isn’t cheap, but its not $5k either.
I also have a $300 savage and a $600 savage that will shoot sub 1/2 moa.
I would understand paying $5k for a rifle if it had beautiful engraving work, a stunning black walnut stock, and shot lights out, but $5k just to have a smooth and accurate rifle, like your Tikka, smooth and accurate can be achieved for 1/5 of the Borden’s cost.
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I also like the Browning A-Bolt guns. We picked up a synthetic stock AB3 in .308 for my wife last year and that gun also does sub 1/2 MOA groups with factory ammo. My only complaint about the AB3 is that the plastic trigger is absolutely horrible. We are looking into aftermarket replacement triggers and will likely swap it out before the rifle deer season.
@@metromobileinterlock2267 haha nice! We bought my brother a black synthetic AB3 in 6.5 cm for Christmas last year. He hasn’t shot it yet due to his schedule etc., but ai’m excited to see what it will do. I had a feeling the trigger wouldn’t be great, but it felt fine in the store. Granted, its his rifle, and he is not a trigger snob so it may be good enough for his liking.
Just be sure to get it in 300 WSM.
I have a Tikka in 7-08 that is a tack driver. You can't go wrong anything from the Sako family.
Thanks for another wonderful video Ron. You have a great grasp of your subject matter, and present it for all to understand.
I have owned a REM 700 BDL in 7MM MAG for 40 years. I love everything about it, except the abusive recoil ! It is not much fun to shoot. I'm now planning to have a muzzle brake installed. If it takes the recoil down to WIN 270 felt recoil, I will be very happy. Thanks Ron , I really enjoy your video's
I have a Rem 700 with a Sendero barrel on it. I threaded the barrel and put a brake on it. It cuts the recoil in half. Just put your ear plugs in before you shoot. The brake redirects some of the sound back at you.
🗣I have a RUGER M77 in .338 WIN MAG. To TAME the recoil, my Gunsmith installed a super soft recoil pad, and installed 4 VILES of hydraulic fluid (2 in stock, 2 in forearm), this reduced the FELT RECOIL energy (shooting 225gr SP)
to just below.300 WM and just above the 30/06. SWEET to shoot now. Plus, I reload for it. 🤠
With my 700 BDL I have never had an issue with recoil! I get more recoil from an 06 than I do from a 7 mag!
I just looked it up on a recoil chart and it seems to be the same as a 30 06
@@jimbrock8310 🤔🤔🤔very interesting JIM. It just might be the weight of the rifle and design of the stock that reduces the recoil in the 7mm OVER the 30/06. 🤠
Good morning. Ron I just picked up my first 7 mm mag in a Ruger model 77..... Can't wait to try it out. I'm going to try out The 150 grain Remington Corlock.. Thanks for all the information to get started with.
In Europe the 7x64 is very popular for all types of game. The ballistics are close to the 7mm Rem Mag
Entièrement d'accord 😊😊 je le possède avec satisfaction 😊😊
L’étui du 7x64 est identique au 30.06
Agreed. A bit slow for the 168 grain bullet.
That Remington 7mm Sendero would shoot right with it . But you had to be willing to carry that beast.
I recently replaced my pencil barrel with a match 5-1/2 grade 26”. I can put a break on it or a can. I mounted a Vortex Strike Eagle 34mm Tube 5-25 scope. With an MDT Chassis its a little heavy but I will carry the weight because of the confidence it gives me.
Get a 28 Nosler to try out Mr Ron.I have one an love it and I think it would become more popular if it wasn’t for the quirky name that Nosler gives their stuff making people confused.For long range hunting with a 7lb rifle with a brake on it I don’t think it gets any better,it really is a laser and absolutely hammers stuff and doesn’t kick as bad as some may think with a brake on it due to the light grain bullets in the 160-175 range that a 7mm really likes 👍🏻
Hmmmmm. Good for sure. The 28 Nosler is a barrel burner, more so than a 7mm Rem Mag, Maybe even more than a 30-378 Weatherby. Shoots flat, and I like it. How ever, the 28 Nosler is way more expensive to shoot, can't find ammo or components for the 28 Nosler. The 7mm Rem Mag with carefully hand loaded ammo comes very close to the 28 factory ammo. I shoot 168 grain ALCO hand loaded bullets at around 3,200 fps with a longer barrel (depending on conditions). 1/2 MOA....down to 1/4 MOA with no signs of over pressure. I'm good. What are your mission parameters? What are you going to be shooting at? At what distance? A current hand load of mine is transonic at 2,600 yards with the 7mm Rem Mag. Very high B.C. Proprietary bullet. Bullet selection is so important when comming up with what you are trying to do. I can make a 7mm-08 Shoot up to a mild 7mm Rem Mag, and I can take a 7mm Rem Mag and load it down to the 7mm-08 range. Ron has talked about the 28 Nosler in some of his videos. Hope this helps.
@@semperfi6288 don't forget about the brass problems of the 28 Nosler, ( cracking etc) compared to the abundance of the 7 Rem Mag.
While I agree the 28 Nosler is a shooter, it lacks in component availability, the brass available is no good and very expensive. it is a barrel burner. The 7 Rem Mag is for sure a better round.........IMO
@@semperfi6288 the general public doesn’t hand load tho and I have no problem finding ammo cause not many people shoot it.I have 5 boxes of ELD-X factory ammo and in a hunting rifle the barrel burner thing doesn’t matter.It would take me 50 years to shoot the barrel out of this thing and by then I’ll be in a pine box
@@catfixer992 the 28 probably isn’t a reloaders dream but mine shoots 162 grain eldx at 3225FPS straight out the box and I’ll never shoot the barrel out of a hunting rig especially when I also have many other rifles to shoot as well.It’s just a very fun factory rifle to shoot at stuff at distance and know that you are going to hammer them
She’s a beaut Ron. Really diggin that stock too. Long live the 7 rem mag! She’s been gett’ner done since 62’. Mine is a Christensen Mesa and shoots .5” with Federal Premium 150 Nosler BTs. Haven’t tried any other flavor yet but maybe someday. That 150 ballistic tip is some bad medicine for southern whitetails!
I've b even shooting a Winchester in 7mm Rem Mag for 45 years.Originally had Remington 700 ADL 7MM Mag but after 2 accidental discharges from faulty trigger/safety I sold it and bought the Winchester.
I've have a 6.5 PRC with a Borden Action and a Brux Barrel .I Like Borden Actions..
It is a sure enough Tack driver.
I've ut
.280 AI. No silly belted cartridge.
Nice job again Ron. I’m not sure about the 7mm rem mag as being the best all around North American cartridge but it is in the top ten for sure. I would Love to see you do a segment on all of the 7mm options available head to head. We know the RUM rules but we would like to see your breakdown. Please lay the Great .270win(6.8) next to the results using exactly the same barrel length with all of them.
Remington heavy barreled 26”, in an HS Precession stock with a full length bedding block, in 308 Winchester. I’ve shot at least a couple of thousand rounds through it over 30 years, and I’ve shot antelope at over 350 yards, and deer from tree stands at less than 50 yards, and everything in between. Reason it’s my one rifle choice is because it is my one rifle, I’m way to old to change anything now, and I would miss it anyway :)
Great video that reminds me of the grouping with my 7mm-rem-mag in a BLR believe or not with a federal 175 grain I believe
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I think that is a Swarovski Z5 3.5-18x44 with the BT. I have two with the BRX reticule. The Z5 maximises the shooters ability to achieve the potential of a rifle. Turn it up to zero and down to suit the field conditions. They have a 1-inch tube and are light. I can't recommend them highly enough. The Z6 and Z8 are newer designs, but they have 30 mm tubes, so even with a similar 40(ish) mm objective lens they are heavier.
That's a nice rifle for sure. I am also a big fan of the 7 Rem Mag
Great caliber I have shot everything from prairie dogs to elk with mine.
My chronograph read 47 fps when I shot the staple gun over it. Ha. Thanks for the great vids.
My favorite all round cartridge. Great video, and super nice rifle. I'm sure that Swarovski scope didn't hurt your accuracy any either!
7mm rem mag, one of my favorite calibers
Wow. Very nice accuracy. I wiuld guess the stock alone costs more than average rifles. Lol. I will probabky never own a custom rifle, but it is nice to see what is out there. Borden is obviously top notch and a superb craftsman.
Only reason I subscribed to your channel is because you aren’t a hype man with calibers blowing stuff up breaking things you just tell it how it is. Leaves are changing here in Havre so we will be watching more videos keep em coming !
Can’t argue with any of it. It’s a personal choice. Hard to beat a. 270. For. Deer.
I have a savage 110 in 7mm rem mag. Shoots sub moa at 300 yds. Have had it nearly thirty years... K-mart special.. Muleys, black bear, elk and whitetail... No problem. Longest shot on whitetail at 575 yds.
I love the 7mm mag. My 700 DBM shoots lights out. Mine really likes the remington 150 grain corloks. I have the same factory ammo I got with the gun, three to sight in and every round after has killed a deer.
I agree with the 7 mm but think the Ackley Improved would do everything you describe.
My favorites are 7X57 , 7 mm Express/ 280 Remington and the 7mm Ackley Improved.
I like all of those, but that's like saying a 1/2 truck can do anything a 3/4 ton truck can do.
Excellent rifle and shooting Mr. Spomer, thanks for showing it. Good luck this hunting season sir. 👍
Very good Ron! Thank you!!!
My Fave is the 7X57! Accurate and Deadly.
I bought my first real rifle. Rem 700 BDL 7 mm Rem Mag. My gun LOVES Handload 175 Gr Partition IMR 4831. I was at the range 100 yards 3 in same hole 2in same hole 3/8’ away. Shooting Leupold 3x9. My eyes were better. Old ruff guy was beside offered to by my “OLD GAS PIPR” as he called it on the spot. I could never get any other of the smaller bullets to shoot even close to that??? Must of been me doing something wrong because I read the smaller are suppose to be the accurate loads. Love the channel!!
Model 70 Featherweight with Pre-'64 style CRF in 7x57, works well with 139g to 175g.
Really appreciate Your reviews!
Pondering ’bout a 7mm Rem Mag and this got me going… somewhat😄👍
Hornady 162gn SST through my Browning 7mm Rem Mag X-bolt produces 1/4 moa at 100 yards. Bullets in the of 162 to 168 seam to shoot very well in most Guns. I used the same load in My BLR 7mm Rem Mag and and shot 1/2 inch moa.
Combo of 270 win and 9,3x62 will do everything from fox to big wild bore/Mose and with a perfect result. That’s my Swedish opinion. AMEN!
Thats why I chose it as my rifle after getting out of the Army.
Now I have many calibers and they are all purpose driven.
But if I could only have one thats it. Anything in North America.
Thank you for this excellent, informative video. It makes me wish I had the time and money to buy (and work up loads for) all the rifles I want. The 7 mm. would be among them.
It sure looks to be a sweet-shooting piece, especially given factory ammo.
Borden is a stud! Best action bar none.
If I was going to use a 7mm for everything it would be the 7mm stw or 7mm rum.
But the 35 w or 338 win mag would be more to my liking.
Or if a lot of traveling was involved a 325 wsm in a blr take down.
Weatherbys are super off the shelf as well, in either 7mm or .300. You can get superb performance from off the shelf ammo although it can be a bit pricey. But if you're handloading, not much difference as long as your brass lasts. When it comes time for some new brass just buy some Norma ammo, shoot it and save the brass. You can typically find it for about half the price of Wby ammo and it's the same brass.
This is one of my fav rifles you show.
As far as the barrel length goes, call me an odd ball but I had my custom 300 prc built with a 21” barrel and it shoots 215gr berger hybrids at 2850 on a comfy load.
Are you using a suppressor? Other wise, a 300PRC has a huge amount of unburned powder in a 21 inch barrel. A 3006 has a lot of unburned powder in a 21 inch barrel.
@@TexanUSMC8089 sometimes I do sometimes I don’t.
I really don’t care too much about perfect powder burn, what I care about is the rifles balance, accuracy, and the speed I’m launching each projectile. Everyone online told me I was a dummy. When my gunsmith finished my build he even had another smith friend over and I got a message from that smith about how nice it turned out. The rifle swings like no other I’ve held.
Everyone says a short barreled magnum is pointless, but they can’t show me a 21” 308 that can push a 215 at 2850 either! And again that’s comfy, I was over 3k before I had pressure signs.
Before I did it I could find very few people with magnums under 22”… yet everyone that had one told me how much they love theirs…. Now I’m another ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Yep 7 mag is a good versatile round that will handle most of anyone's big game hunting need in North America .
good schit... my fave the Kimber montna 7mm-08rem...but also use a rem700 7 RM for bit more yonder on the big critters of AUs alpine
my one and only big game calibre since day 1