Larger 7mm's for Deer
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Had no complaints with 7mm WSM 162 grain Hornady
Thar
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I was all set to go for a 280AI, the barrel was in the cabinet (un chambered), I then went and got another rifle in a non-standard chambering. With second thoughts I didn’t want to have two deer rifles in reloading only calibres, so I stuck with the standard 270 which was going to be the base for the 280 and my mate had the barrel which he used for a 7-08.
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Howaboutthat
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Ive used a 7mm Rem Mag for the past 4 years and shot most of the uk deer species apart from CWD, and its a great calibre as long as you choose the right construction of bullet for it.
I also used it in africa on plains game with 160g Accubond's and it killed everything with one shot kills. Its a very diverse round and potent with it!
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I also used it in africa on plains game with 160g Accubond's and it killed everything with one shot kills. Its a very diverse round and potent with it!
Regards
If one couldn't be talked into a 7-08 or a 7x57, I'd vote for the 280. I have built at least a half dozen of them over the years and they are a fine balance of ballistics and power that will take the larger deer species easily. It is an inherently accurate cartridge that is very fuel effecient considering the case size.
That being said, my brother runs a hunting lodge and all he's used for the last 28 years to kill deer up of upwards of 200 pounds is a 7x57 and a 145 grain bullet... at distances to 300 yards, no less. He is a well practiced shooter though.~Muir
That being said, my brother runs a hunting lodge and all he's used for the last 28 years to kill deer up of upwards of 200 pounds is a 7x57 and a 145 grain bullet... at distances to 300 yards, no less. He is a well practiced shooter though.~Muir
Heym SR20
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Have a 7x65R - which is slightly down on the 280, 7x64 in terms of speed, but not much. Seems to be a very good round and whilst a 6lb (or 7lbs with scope) combination gun does have a wee bit of a kick, after a few rounds it is not an issue. Have used a 7x64 in a Mannlicher Model M in the past and found that to be an easy shooting rifle - weight about 8lbs. I am shooting a 160 gn Speer bullet at about 2,700 fps, or a factory RWS 162gn at 2,800 fps (according to the box). Kills noce and quickly.
Nicholas Fahey
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280 is my favourite alrounder, v accurate in the right hands although not as flat shooting as some cals
I used a Sako Finnbear 7mm Rem.Mag. for some years mostly on Reds with the Speer 130gr softpoint and Nosler partition 150gr, excellent cartridge.
I dropped the Red stag below on the spot with the 130gr Speer bullet.
Pic of rifle and victim here.
[ For the purists, hunt over, rifle empty, scope caps back on ! ]
HWH.
I dropped the Red stag below on the spot with the 130gr Speer bullet.
Pic of rifle and victim here.
[ For the purists, hunt over, rifle empty, scope caps back on ! ]
HWH.
jon2
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I've had a 7mm Rem Mag in my battery for years now and it is an excellent cartridge.
Very popular in the states and from what I can gather has a fair following in NZ too.
I am at the moment considering a re-barrel of a MkV in .25-06 to .280 Rem and have to agree with Muir - you are approaching Rem Mag performance with less powder. Proportionately speaking the .280 Rem is more efficient.
Great range of bullets in 7mm and if you are into long ranging then good bc.
However I love my Rem Mag and a total convert. This is my 4th one I have had over the years and they have all shot well. My current version is a Rem XCR which has been shortened to 24 inches and hence re-crowned. It clover leafs/sub half consistently and I can't fault it. I did have it set up for LR with my NXS on board but have just put an illuminated Schmidt on it as I like to use it really in normal sporter config for conventional ranges.
Here is a pic when I was on the Sika a few years back at Ronnie Rose's.
Very popular in the states and from what I can gather has a fair following in NZ too.
I am at the moment considering a re-barrel of a MkV in .25-06 to .280 Rem and have to agree with Muir - you are approaching Rem Mag performance with less powder. Proportionately speaking the .280 Rem is more efficient.
Great range of bullets in 7mm and if you are into long ranging then good bc.
However I love my Rem Mag and a total convert. This is my 4th one I have had over the years and they have all shot well. My current version is a Rem XCR which has been shortened to 24 inches and hence re-crowned. It clover leafs/sub half consistently and I can't fault it. I did have it set up for LR with my NXS on board but have just put an illuminated Schmidt on it as I like to use it really in normal sporter config for conventional ranges.
Here is a pic when I was on the Sika a few years back at Ronnie Rose's.
If my toy camera has done the job, a couple of pics in support of 7mm 's for deer,
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. As you may be able to see the damage box on the tag is blank, I decided to take this youngster home with me, the backstraps never even saw the freezer,! 
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