Can the 7mmWSM be loaded down to 7mm-08..
 

.....without sacrificing accuracy? Looking at 140 grains going around 2700 fps. It doesn't do justice to the WSM, and it looks like its below the recommended minimum on the loading tables. If thats the case, then the 7wsm could essentially cover all things between 7-08 to 7WSM..

doable?

Key words would be " without sacrificing accuracy"....

I haven't had any experience with that chambering, but many of those big overbore mags shoot thier best when loaded to the max... Most people who buy 7mm mags aren't real interested in pushing a 140 grain bullet at 2700..

I'm sure you can do with some load work up. My 270 WSM prints 1/2" groups at 100 yds with the 140 gr Accubond and SST loaded to 270 Win velocities. If I wanted to shoot a 270 I would have bought one though. My hunting load is a 130 gr Ballistic Tip at 3250 fps. 3/4-1" groups.

Umm, WHY??

Can't decide between a 7-08, 280, 7mmMag, 7mmWSM. Figure the WSM covers all...

So getting those numbers in the WSM, with room to go should the need arise (western hunt??) pretty much a waste of time?

And the response in my email said...

"I've zero qualm killing Critters at 1000+ with my 22" 7-08's...or any of my other .284's.

Bullets matter more than headstamps and balance/handling is what makes/breaks a killing rifle."

So like mama said "if it feels good, do it"? i.e. 7wsm will handle all things 7-08 and then some if need be (big emphasis on need), assuming its in a package that's comfy cozy with a good piece of glass on top....You had mentioned a Kimber Montana 7wsm on another thread....

guess he got banned for decent advice again.