.308 VS 7MM rem. mag
#6
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Waller Texas
Posts: 113

There is NO comparison in ballistics between the two. The 308 will kill a deer just as dead, but there isno question the 7mm Rem is a superior cartridge. I used to be stuck on the 30-06, itis agood deer caliber and has a wide range of bullet weights to choose from. The 7mm Rem Magis a better caliber that offers a lot of bullet weights and types. My 7mm Rem Mag has less recoil than my 30-06, but it has a bull barrel so it is also heavier. The 7mm Rem mag cartridge like the 308 and 30-06is widely available. The cost of 7MM Ultra Mag ammo, which is a really hot round is costly. The 7mm STW is getting harder to find on the shelf at many sporting goods stores.I really like my 7mm Remmag.
#9
Join Date: Sep 2007
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Posts: 375

ORIGINAL: ipscshooter
Unless you're taking shots beyond 300 yards, I'd stick with the .308.
Unless you're taking shots beyond 300 yards, I'd stick with the .308.
I say 308 win vs 7mm rem mag is apples vs oranges. Both will kill deer dead. I've heard rumor of 7mm blowing through deer at close ranges. I don't know for a fact that this has happened but I do agree with ipscshooter.