7mm Remington Magnum ~ 150 Grain ~ Trajectory Chart

Is 7mm-08 and 308 the same?

7mm-08 vs 308: Cartridge Specs As you can see, these two rifle cartridges are incredibly similar except for the bullet that they use. Since the 7mm-08 parent case is the 308, they have almost identical dimensions. This means that they can both fit into a short action rifle.

Whats better 7mm or 308?

The . 308 is the more popular of the two cartridges, based on the availability of surplus ammunition, and its military background. The 7mm-08 gives better ballistic coefficient and sectional density values when comparing bullets of the same weight, the . 308 will offer a greater frontal diameter.

Which is better 308 or 7mm?

The .308 is the more popular of the two cartridges, based on the availability of surplus ammunition, and its military background. The 7mm-08 gives better ballistic coefficient and sectional density values when comparing bullets of the same weight, the .308 will offer a greater frontal diameter.

What is more powerful 7mm or a 308?

There are 7mm rounds with more grains of powder that can create more energy than a .308 with lighter load. In short, both the 7mm-08 and .308 have more than enough energy to bring down anything in North America, but the .308 is generally the heavier bullet.

What is the maximum range a 7mm Mag can reach?

About 3,400 fps, fast enough that, with a good B.C. bullet of.435, its maximum point-blank range is 367 yards with a 100-zero hitting 2.92 inches high. Of course, just as you can shoot heavier, higher B.C. bullets from the.270 Win. and 7mm Rem. Mag., you can step up to 165, 180, 200, even 220-grain projectiles in the 300 Win. Mag.

What caliber is the 7mm Mag closest to?

The 7mm Remington Magnum is based on the commercial .264 Winchester Magnum, .338 Winchester Magnum, and .458 Winchester Magnum , which were based on the same belted .300 H&H Magnum and .375 H&H Magnum cases, trimmed to nearly the same length as the .270 Weatherby Magnum.