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11-25-2012, 12:01 PM
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7mm mag ?
Just wondering what the thoughs are on a 7mm mag. I was using a friends this year and took a small 4 point at 450yards.1 shot and it didnt take a step just hit the ground. So I thought it was a good gun and I went out and bought one today. I cant aford the glass he had on his but I bought a 700 remington 7mm mag with a 3x9x50 leupold long rang scope. I hope to brake it in today,just wondering if I got a good gun or not. Oh ya I plan on using it for evrything...thanks
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11-25-2012, 12:04 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: west of the 5th
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I have the same gun in stainless with a 6x scope.Had it for 20 years or so. Excellent choice.Shot Moose , Elk and enough deer.
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11-25-2012, 12:07 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
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7mm mag.
Absolute excellent caliber. Hasn't failed me in the last 32 years. I taken everything from buffalo to coyotes with it, no problems. Good choice.
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11-25-2012, 12:17 PM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Outside of Onoway
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I am absolutely impressed with my 7mmRM, best rifle I have.
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11-25-2012, 01:26 PM
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11-25-2012, 01:38 PM
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Like everyone else here...great choice.
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11-25-2012, 01:44 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Red Deer
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I have 2 of them,and wouldnt trade them for anything.AlthoughI wouldnt mind having a 300WSM in my arsenal ,well just because.
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11-25-2012, 01:52 PM
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A little late asking after you bought it? But if you realy want us to confirm what you already knew... yes, you bought decent rifle.
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11-25-2012, 03:05 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Calgary
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I borrowed a rem 700 in 7mm mag from a friend of my dads for a couple of years, loved it, I mainly shoot a 30-06 though.
Did you look at the 7mm WSM? I've really been thinking of having one built or buying one.
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11-25-2012, 03:05 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
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A very good all around cartridge. My brother and nephew use them. A little hard on the deer...so he switched to a bullet that expands less and the result is less jelly. I went to the 300WM, but 7mm was a close contender.
When you can afford it, get the best rings and base you can find. I like Ken Ferrell bases, and TPS rings - http://www.rpsinternational.com/toptics.html
Then the scope.....will be painful if you go too top end.
Last edited by BlackHeart; 11-25-2012 at 03:13 PM.
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11-25-2012, 03:11 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
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CALIBRE choice
The 7mm Rem. Mag. is my all-time favourite cartridge. Many happy memories with this calibre!
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11-25-2012, 03:27 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Namaka, Ab.
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Weatherby
I have had mine for 30 years had it all rebuilt two seasons ago, absolutley for me the best all purpose north american game rifle made.
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11-25-2012, 03:32 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Md of Foothills
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My go to rifle is my remington 700 classic in 7mm. Downed moose, deer, elk and bear with it. You got yourself a fine rifle and calibre.
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11-25-2012, 03:52 PM
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Join Date: May 2012
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I got one with the help and advice of some great people on here I took 3 deer this year with mine as well I love it but was limited on money so I got the savage 11/111 trophey xp and I love it I just got to find the right ammo I was using hornedy 154 sst(factory) and almost every deer lost a leg to blood shot but never had to go more than 20 yards to find one also I shold say most shots were under 50yrds so Mabey a lot of gun for the distance. I love it though and never felt a shot on game but felt every shot at the range
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11-25-2012, 05:41 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
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Hey thanks evryone for your imput. Ya i know its too late once you buy it but just thought I would have some positive feed back to make me feel better about spending the money...lol. I got the gun at Bashaw sports and would send anyone there. $250 less then anyone elts I could find.. Thanks again for the feed back. Hope to put some yote pics on soon
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11-25-2012, 07:35 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Md of Foothills
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Hope you're not planning on using the 7mm on yotes. Last yotes I shot with the 7mm disintegrated lol!!!'
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11-25-2012, 08:59 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
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7mm is my favorite cartrige. i have used 308, 300 weatherby, 243... and the 7mm is my go to rifle. i had it rebarred a few years ago and put a mcmillan stock on it. also topped with a leupold 6x. i have confidence in the bush with this rifle where ever i go and will continue to use this rifle for the rest of my life. i think you made a very good choice!
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