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rednex90 05-04-2004 04:51 PM

going to the grave yard?
 
what are your take on the 7mm magnum do think it will last or not because i want to get one and dont reload and i dont want to get stuck with a gun with hard to come by ammo .

ps. what grain would you sugest for bear hunting with 7mm mag

hunter338 05-04-2004 04:56 PM

RE: going to the grave yard?
 
IT'S A KEEPER!!!!

Ammo is plentiful and easy to get. I personally dont see it going anywhere. Its a very good cal.


Just my opinion though.
Hunter338

Danny45 05-04-2004 05:14 PM

RE: going to the grave yard?
 
It's been around long enough that it's firmly entrenched. Now the 7mm Ultra Mag, and the 7mm WSM, well, we'll have to wait and see.

rednex90 05-04-2004 07:22 PM

RE: going to the grave yard?
 
yea i just wanted some opinions because i didnt want to get stuck with one that you cant find ammo for

Vapodog 05-04-2004 07:50 PM

RE: going to the grave yard?
 
The 7MM Rem Mag is as stable as the rock of Gibralter....if that cartridge becomes obsolete you can count on a lot of others going bunk as well.it's as stable as the .270 and .30-06 IMO

Rangerlab 05-05-2004 07:30 AM

RE: going to the grave yard?
 
The 7mm Rem Mag will still be around long after most of us have checked out. I would be a little leary of most of the new 7mm Mags on the market right now. Remington is already dropping loads from it's 7mm Ultra Mag line.

Ruger-Redhawk 05-07-2004 11:46 AM

RE: going to the grave yard?
 
The 7mm Rem Mag was introduced back in 1962.If it wasn't going to survive it would have disappeared a long time ago.It's a very common cartridge and not likey to vanish anytime in the near future.There are allot of new cartridges to compete against the 7mm RM.It will hold it's own against any of them.I wouldn't hesitate a second buying a time proven 7mm RM.


Ruger Redhawk

oldelkhunter 05-07-2004 12:14 PM

RE: going to the grave yard?
 
No problems buying one ..ammo /guns/components are all easy to get and will remain that way for a long time after we are in the ground pushing up daisies. I base this on the sheer number of 7 Rem mags sold since the 60's. I imagine these days their sales are in a decline and are starting to feel the bite of the 270 and 7WSM .

burniegoeasily 05-07-2004 12:16 PM

RE: going to the grave yard?
 
It has been tried and tested. It will be around for a while. Dont worry about getting ammo. As for a bear cartriage, it will work and make a good all around gun for other game, but I would tend to go with something a little bigger. 300, 338, or 375 may be and at least a 180 to the 200 grain bullets. Just a suggestion. Either way, the 7mm mag will do just fine. Im a fond believer in the 30s and dont own a 7mm but have shot a few. I really like the 7mm rum. Very flat shooter.

cwhitenton 05-07-2004 02:26 PM

RE: going to the grave yard?
 
A simple rule of thumb Rednex, if Wal-Mart carries the ammo then it's not going anywhere! LOL :D

skeeter 7MM 05-07-2004 03:35 PM

RE: going to the grave yard?
 
It is well entrenched and like other said it won't be a factor in our time, the old standards are still going strong today even with the new choices. Heck you can still buy 303 british ammo and not one manufacturer chambers this round today.

I assume your talking bblack bears, if so anything 140 and up will be fine. Contrary to some peoples belief bears roll over an die pretty quickly. However they do have dense hides and tough shoulder blades, so I wouldn't suggest a BT in a 7 mag when hunting them but anything from 150 - 175 gr power point type up to premium ammo like 140 - 160 failsafe, nosler parts, barnes x, etc will work just fine on blackie's.

eldeguello 05-08-2004 02:08 PM

RE: going to the grave yard?
 

7mm magnum do think it will last or not because
Hell no, it won't last! it has been on the market now since about 1962, and is bound to bite the dust shortly, just like the .30/'06 did!!

rednex90 05-12-2004 11:57 AM

RE: going to the grave yard?
 

ORIGINAL: eldeguello


7mm magnum do think it will last or not because
Hell no, it won't last! it has been on the market now since about 1962, and is bound to bite the dust shortly, just like the .30/'06 did!!

Hell no, it won't last! it has been on the market now since about 1962, and is bound to bite the dust shortly, just like the .30/'06 did!!
looks like your a little outnumbered on that opinion and the 30-06 definetly hasnt "bit the dust" because if i can get ammo for it where its elegal to hunt deer with them i dont that they have bit the dust

Danny45 05-12-2004 12:56 PM

RE: going to the grave yard?
 
rednex90, I think he was being sarcastic.

Briman 05-12-2004 06:16 PM

RE: going to the grave yard?
 
There are more 7mm rem magnum rifles in circulation than there will be for a combined total of all of the new 7mm wondermagnums poduced in the next 20 years. Just my prediction.

7mmUltraMag 05-12-2004 06:40 PM

RE: going to the grave yard?
 
The 7mm RM will probable be around for a long while. Now, after saying that, I am a very disappointed 7mm RUM owner. When I purchased my model 700 7mm RUM, you could get 140, 160 and 175 gn loads from the factory. Now the only factory load for the 7 RUM from any company is a 140 gn CLU. I can't believe a cartridge as powerful as the 7 RUM and you can only get 140 CLUs. I'm ready to sell my rifle, and move to one of the WSMs. Anyway enough of my complaining, the 7mm RM should be around for some time.....

Briman 05-12-2004 10:02 PM

RE: going to the grave yard?
 

Now, after saying that, I am a very disappointed 7mm RUM owner. When I purchased my model 700 7mm RUM, you could get 140, 160 and 175 gn loads from the factory. Now the only factory load for the 7 RUM from any company is a 140 gn CLU. I can't believe a cartridge as powerful as the 7 RUM and you can only get 140 CLUs. I'm ready to sell my rifle, and move to one of the WSMs.
Sounds like a textbook case for getting started in handloading;)

burniegoeasily 05-13-2004 07:51 AM

RE: going to the grave yard?
 
7mmUltraMag
The problem is its a Rum. I love the rums, the only problem is finding factory ammo. 7mm mag is easy to find, but all the rums are limited. 300 rum and 7mm rum are both limited. I guess all ultra mags are. I have to reload for my 300 wby to get the cartriage I want. I love the ultramags, and If I didnt reload Id probably hate them.:D

rednex90 05-13-2004 03:20 PM

RE: going to the grave yard?
 
oops my bad some times i can be a little slow :Dim not the best at telling if people are serous or if they are using some sarcasm :D thanks for all the help guys ive decided by your opinions that is going to be around a while


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