Those are some impressive numbers. Assuming that would be as illogical as assuming the 30-06 Springfield, 308 Winchester, and 223 Remington are strictly military cartridges. To comply with the new e-Privacy directive, we need to ask for your consent to set the cookies. I would also add that if you are not going to optimize the rifle to get the most out of the 28 Nosler just stick with the tried and true 7mm Rem mag. That's what I would do unless you have to have something much faster. The lighter, shorter 7mm bullets are preferred in these short case magnums. The 28 isn't blowing the doors of the MAX. Furthest down, around the primer pocket, the brass should be firm. Remington claims that the ballistics of the 7mm SAUM equal those of the popular 7mm Rem. The 180's will work with a 9 nit the bigger bullets will have a decided edge in the wind. Trustpilot. All rights reserved. For really light and a short action if you reload 7 saum. I'm the same as you. Medium slow burning rifle powders are most appropriate for both of these cartridges. Nonetheless, it's nice to have options Having so many options these days is a double edged sword. To get this Hornady went to its usual bag of tricks: The new, updated Remington M700 standard length action rifles handled the Hornady 7mm PRC 180-gr. All of the figures from both companies were developed in 24 inch test barrels. at the muzzle. Also note that some guys are reporting pressure issues at speeds other are reporting work with the 28. Hper du kan nyte shoppingen din her! Unless you are shooting the 180's at long range, the 7 Rem is enough gun. Mag. Since this rifle will be used sparingly maybe I can afford to go with something a little harder on the barrel. Buy Now. For perspective, this is 75 fps faster than most 175-gr. Because the 7mm RM is a familiar benchmark, lets establish some basic performance numbers in an 8 pound rifle with 24-inch barrel spitting a representative spire point, boat tail, 175-grain hunting bullet, B.C. runs at 2940 fps and the .280 AI runs at 2850 fps). 7mm Rem Short Action Ultra Magnum Load Data 120 Grain 140 Grain 150 Grain 160 Grain 168 Grain 175 Grain 185 Grain PRIVACY USE ORDER PROCESSING SERVICE & RETURNS Copyright 2023 NOSLER INC. The 28 Nosler uses .284 diameter bullets while the 300 Win Mag uses larger .308 bullets. 7mm RemMag. You might think Remington started the 7mm cartridge trend in 1962 with its famous 7mm Remington Magnum, but by then the 7mm Mauser was already well known. I just did a 7mm build too. Indeed, over the years my 7mms have handled this stuff. The rim of the RUM was already rebated to fit a .534-inch bolt face. The shot prior a half grain less powder had minimal pressure signs. Like I said, I'm biased for the 7RM. Mag. Som en stor omfattende nettbutikk er hjemsol forpliktet til hjelpe deg med skape et stt liv med vre utskte produkter. You obviously reload so that may not be an issue. Subscribe to OL+ for our best feature stories and photography. To help you understand the flow of energy, check out the chart-. Improving 7mm Rem. Does a great job on Elk or pig. Essentially, 7mm PRC rifles will be manufactured with match-grade chambers. I have hunted with a 7mm Rem Mag and a 7mmSTW. I also kicked around the idea of 7max, but can always go that route later. Meanwhile, over in Africa a Scottish commercial ivory hunter named Bell was making the little 7x57mm famous as a BIG big game round by dropping some 800 elephants with it. These drawings will be incorporated during the next revision of the relevant SAAMI Standard. I love my 7 SAUM and would do it again. To comply with the new e-Privacy directive, we need to ask for your consent to set the cookies. I made the same decision not long ago and went 7mm RM, although barrel life was a consideration for me, which it probably wouldn't be on a strictly hunting rig. Here are some specifications of interest to those reloading the 7mm SAUM cartridge: bullet diameter .284", maximum COL 2.825", maximum case length 2.035". It may not display this or other websites correctly. Thats the 7mm magnum advantage. Nosler brass also undergoes the rigorous quality control that premium Nosler bullets have experienced for over 60 years. Mag. Foot of the Big Belt Mountains near Townsend MT. The 7mm PRC in center is the same overall length as the 7mm Rem Mag and achieves the same muzzle velocities, but does so in a fatter case with no belt. Both were introduced in 2001. The 7mm shoots .284-inch diameter bullets through bores .28-inch across, but only two use this Imperial measuring system in their titles: .280 Remington and .284 Winchester, both excellent but underrated standard velocity cartridges. https://westtexordnance.com/7mm-300-norma-improved/, https://www.longrangehunting.com/threads/28-nosler-195-berger-re33-testing.159270/, Desert Tech SRS A2 Covert FDE w/ conversions, Desert Tech SRS A1 FDE RH 6.5x47L - Parted Out. I was tired of lugging the heavy, long, and heavy recoiling 30s around, but wanted more punch than my lighter 6.5CM. ELD-Match zeroed for MPBR on a 6-inch target zone. Thanks. Versitile and with the right twist rate can really launch some High BC pills out there. Fr pske salg: Opptil 50 % rabatt + Gratis frakt over 499 kr . Its a criterion 26 barrel. Mag., 7mm RUM, 28 Nosler,) you dont need a 7 PRC. Many find them, like the 280ai, to be a great compromise between ballistics and recoil. Ron Spomer Check out the 10 mph right-angle wind deflection at 400 yards: just 7.82 inches. Of course, this was an overreaction, but at the time millions were convinced the new 7mm was the do-all-end-all of deer/elk/moose and even bear hunting cartridges. The 7mm Weatherby has the same recoil as a .300 Winchester Magnum, and many shooters can't come to grips with it. Mine shoots factory 160 class ammo at 1/2 MOA (5 & 10 shot groups) in the mid 2900s with SD in the mid teens. Just 5 inches of drop at 400 yards and 6.8 inches of wind deflection. Adding two inches of barrel to the 24 inches of our 7mm Rem. For you guys that have had both with do you prefer. $ 87.00 - $ 145.00. Mag. Moose by the dozens have fallen to the 7mm Rem. With 165gr bullets the 300 has a fair amount of recoil with a 150gr it feels more like a 30/06. With a 160 grain bullet the Winchester figures are 2990 fps and 3176 ft. lbs. Also, is it worth getting a new rifle in the 280AI when I already have a 270 Win? Now lets check out the 7mm RUM. Nosler told me their bonded bullet is designed to retain 70%, same as the partition. Could run the sendero lite or a bartlein magnum sporter I bet Saum simply because its a 7 and you said elk. ADG 6.5 SAUM Brass. Mag. With a 28" I got 2950~2975 with a 195 and 3150 with a 180. Consider that already own a 270 Win with a 22" barrel. Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. For reasons that I can't explain (though perhaps have something to do with me eating paint chips as a kid), I have an obsession with 3k FPS muzzle velocity. In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. JavaScript is disabled. without laser assistance. Snipers Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. Choices have changed since I made the decision to go with a 7 WSM 10-15 years ago. Clearly Hornady wasnt trying to break any speed records with the 7 PRC. Copyright 2004, 2013 by Chuck Hawks. Genesis 1:1 NRA Benefactor Life, SAF, RMEF, Memberships "Want to stop drunk drivers from killing sober drivers? Im in the market to start a new build. During processing the large, soft grains are broken down into smaller ones, which makes for a harder material. The LRM feeds perfectly, much better than the SAUM. Additionally you can tune your load so accuracy difference go out the window. 7mm Rem. But, were I young and tough and starting from scratch, I might be lured into the .28 Nosler. Been looking for a while. Lets compare three cartridges that do that; the old 7mm Rem. ADG 28 Nosler. I think if I was buying a hunting rifle, and just wanted to keep a few high quality boxes of factory ammo around, the I would go 7Rm. This is a long-range dream cartridge for sure. (Aim for center and bullet will not rise more than 5 inches nor fall more than 5 inches within the MPBR. You are using an out of date browser. If you dont own a 7mm of any kind and want one strictly for hunting, you might as well get the PRC version. Almost overnight the seven em em was on the lips of American hunters. Note: A full length article about the 7mm WSM and 7mm Rem. Carefully spaced shots (dont overheat the barrel) always extend life, as does each shooters accuracy demands. The 7mm SAUM is an ideal cartridge for long-range competition and long-range hunting. The difference might surprise you. With a 160 grain bullet the Remington figures are 2960 fps and 3112 ft. lbs. Mag. Well, i was leaning towards the 28 Nosler, but now I'm seriously considering the 7mm RM. LRHTB. You must log in or register to reply here. But they didnt shorten anything. The factory offerings for ammo hold no weight with me, but that probably plays a role in many people's decisions. landed with a splash big enough to drench every deer/elk cartridge in North America. At SAAMI specs you really hinder the performance, need a little extra freebore to seat the bullets out further. That results in performance like this: Whoa grandma! He is having adg make brass for him, its head stamped and the neck diameter and length are correct for his design, will still need to be fire formed. The additional reach is tempting, but Id pay the price with a 26-inch, fairly heavy barrel. While testing some upgraded M700 Remington rifles at FTW Ranch last summer, I simultaneously test drove the pre-release 7mm PRC from Hornady. When I add this up, I default to the 7mm Rem. Published Nov 25, 2019 7:53 PM EST. The parent cartridge is a shortened 7mm Remington Ultra Mag. This will be a custom built hunting rifle(deer and elk) and will need to be carried long distances. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. You are using an out of date browser. Or just step up to the 7 SAUM and run 180s if you want more weight. Recoil with a brake should be not bad at all even with the light rifle. Great extraction and wide nodes with many powders. Fr pske salg: Opptil 50 % rabatt + Gratis frakt over 499 kr . Full Member. I have one on a 26" proof barrel. It does have a dark side, though. If your just hunting without extended range sessions I'g use this over the 7rem mag. Reloading the 28 is also not inexpensive. I'm going 7-300prc because it'll out pace a 7mag by 100-150fps with all bullet weights at much more manage pressures. It had impressed its power upon our troops in Cuba under fire from Spanish Mausers in 1898. Qty: Add to cart . Piecing together a rifle build but havent settled on what I want to chamber it in. However I am still using H4831, and I bet with VV N 570 or RL26 I could pass those speeds easily. Minuteman. Given the same basic form and muzzle velocity (MV), a 180-grain, .284 bullet will fly flatter, drift less, and retain more energy downrange than a 180-grain .308 bullet . This compromise should account for the slower muzzle velocities many rifles produce with factory loads and safe handloads. The structure of the material reveals the hardness. Many find them, like the 280ai, to be a great compromise between ballistics and recoil. And thats part of the reason 7mms are so popular. With RL26 I stuck a case in the chamber @ 3150fps. Instead they seem to be shooting for the ideal balance among MV, tolerable recoil, wind deflection, and precision accuracy. Buy Now. Recreational and practical applications abound with these .22 caliber handguns. We ain't raisen no yuppy girls! The belt has never been an issue for me. Few, if any, cartridges shoot as flat and hit as hard at distance as the 7mm Weatherby. . Now I am waffling between the 6.5x284 Norma and the 300 PRC. for their 7mm SAUM with a 140 grain bullet. Using new brass, like Lapua brass, when reloading allows you complete control over the finished cartridge. Supporter. It's an extraordinary caliber that has proven itself for decades upon decades, and just in the last few years has hit new strides thanks to the SAAMI standardization of the caliber, because of it's time-tested popularity. Trustpilot. Some of these new cartridges are appealing, I dont think Ill change however. The sample Hornady 180-gr. His bolt-action rifle was chambered for the confusing .275 Rigby. Buy Now. And more recoil. Creedmoor Sports $ 86.95 . After all the smoke and toasted barrels cleared, I came to my own conclusion that the 7-300 win mag was the winner when all aspects are considered. In the past, running 284 Win (reaching back to Raton, 2013), I would have said that (for me at least) a rechamber would be in order for a straight 284 around the 2000 round mark. Trustpilot. These bullets are super tempting to run at 3200+. It may not display this or other websites correctly. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. ADG 28 Nosler. Mag., the new .28 Nosler, and the over-the-top 7mm RUMa shoot-off to find the best, By . Well use a 10-inch diameter target zone for computing Maximum Point Blank Range. A major part of that depends on rifling twist. The 7 SAUM is a short-action, magnum cartridges similar to the 7 WSM. Going to a 28-inch barrel provides more volume for burning those big doses of slow-burning powder, adding 50 to perhaps 100 fps to 26-inch barrel velocities. I would go 7 LRM if it wasn't for the Hornady brass . ADG 300 PRC Brass. And heres a top load for the 175-gr. It is simply the 7mm SAUM case necked down. While the 7 Rem Mag has been built on everything from 1:8 twist to 1:10, most spin 1:9. load hitting 2,970 fps and a 28 Nosler hitting 3211fps with the same bullet. ELD-Match ammo I shot at FTW was rated 2,975 fps on the box. IMR 4350 was the most accurate powder tested. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 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