Question about 7mm rem. ultra mag

[GorV]

I'm thinking about buying another gun, something that shoots a little bit flatter then my 30-06, Was looking at a Rem. LSS 700 7mm ultra mag. the guy at the store said that it would kick significantly more then a .300 Win mag, I've never shot a .300!! so I don't know how the recoil is. Just wondering how much more to expect I'm used to a 30-06 and can pound rounds through that all daylong without any dicomfort how would the ulta mag compare?....thanks

[superman8791]

Gor V if you want some numbers to put on it here ya go.

30.06shooting 150 grain kicks with 18.5 ftpounds of energy
300 win mag 23 ftpounds
300 ultra 32ftpounds
7mm ultra 30 ftpounds

so in short yeah...its gonna stomp on ya
If you want a flatter shooting gun than a .06 go for a 270 or say a 270wsm The max point blank range on each of these (that is the point at which the bullet has risen and fallen a total of 6inches) is actually as good as the 7mm without getting stomped on.
If you want more info on rifle caliber recoil here is a linc to Chuck hawks info...he is a renound gun and ballistics authority.

rifle recoil table http://www.chuckhawks.com/recoil_table.htm

here see for yourself .... read the article as well to give you an idea of how the MPBR of a rifle is measured
rifle trajectories table http://www.chuckhawks.com/rifle_trajectory_table.htm

[Brian LMCO]

It's not that bad. As long as you seat the butt of the rifle properly and not on..lets say your collar bone by accident...then it'll be okay. I weight about 140 and I shoot it no problem. I am into pain a bit though so who knows.

[stubblejumper]

If you want a flatter shooting gun than a .06 go for a 270 or say a 270wsm The max point blank range on each of these (that is the point at which the bullet has risen and fallen a total of 6inches) is actually as good as the 7mm without getting stomped on.
If you want more info on rifle caliber recoil here is a linc to Chuck hawks info...he is a renound gun and ballistics authority.

rifle recoil table http://www.chuckhawks.com/recoil_table.htm

here see for yourself .... read the article as well to give you an idea of how the MPBR of a rifle is measured
rifle trajectories table http://www.chuckhawks.com/rifle_trajectory_table.htm

In the trajectory table at the chuckhawks website the velocities used for the 270 wsm data are for very hot loads for the cartridge.On the other hand the velocities used for the 7mmultramag are from very mild loads.Not at all a fair comparison and very misleading.Load both to the same pressures with bullets of the same ballistic co-efficient and the 7mmultramag will be superior as far as trajectory is concerned.

[superman8791]

I was only comparing basics....there is a huge number of variables when it comes to ballistics/trajectories. Heck if we are going to consider reloading ...none of that is true....I dont reload and therefore was just comparing a few factory loads. I mean you have to have some basic point at which to start comparisons.

[White-tail-deer]

My brother recently purchased a 7mmRUM and he installed a limbsaver recoil pad (cost $35) said it helped significantly on the recoil. He equated the recoil to about the same as his .270Win. As a side note, he sighted the gun in 3" high at 100 yds. When we moved to 300 yds. the gun was hitting dead on. I was considering purchasing one of these bad boys myself, however there is only one factory load available as far as I know. Remington 140 gr core-lok. I also heard rumors that Remington was considering phasing out this cartiridge if interest doesn't pick up. But as I said just rumors and I'm not sure how true that is. Hope this helps???

GorV, my ultramags has significant more recoil than any of my 308's or 270's. And much more than 300win mags I have had.

[BareBack Jack]

Gor V,
I have not shot the 7mm Ultra,but I have shot it's bigger brothers,the .300,338 and the 375(this one is a thumper)
A quality recoil pad is amazing,with the norm-reminton pads(not the R3) the ultra mag do have some stout recoil.You can lern to handle,or you can opt not to buy it.
You have probaly heard me raving about the .338 Ultra I just recently shot I was amazed at the recoil after a Limb saver pad was put on.
It's probaly best to work up to a magnum if you have not shot one,might save you some scope eye.
BBJ

[jcb9901]

just have a mzzle brake installed if your worried about recoil see link
http://www.scorehi.com/

[duramaxlt]

i've owned a couple and have never been a fan of seven mags i don't believe they are very efficient.you just don't get very much for the extra powder you are burning.