The 7MM WSM in the real world ,does not outperform the Rem Mag ot STW. With heavier bullets, it falls well short. With bullets up to 150 grains, it does well.

Its true that the 7MM-08 is popular now but it took many years to develope the following it has now. The 284 Did not really fly despite the fact that it does everything well. The 7x57 was ten times more popular in the rest of the world than in the U.S. The 280 is really a better all around cartridge than the 270 but its widely overlooked as is the 7MM WSM. The 7MM has gained a good following thanks to the 7MM Rem Mag. The first 7MM to gain a real foothold in America.

I had my first 7MM-08 about 25 years ago but until the last few years, its been slow to gain its DUE respect. The 7x57 which to my thinking is one of the most capable and mild recoiling caliber made, still is pretrty rare to find here.