7mm mag ?

[craig82]

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

[trainerdave]

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.

[trigger7mm]

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.

[Attilathecanuk]

I am absolutely impressed with my 7mmRM, best rifle I have.

[last minute]

[

[skhoser]

Like everyone else here...great choice.

[pseelk]

I have 2 of them,and wouldnt trade them for anything.AlthoughI wouldnt mind having a 300WSM in my arsenal ,well just because.

[Cal]

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.

[odsixer]

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.

[BlackHeart]

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.

[bulletman]

The 7mm Rem. Mag. is my all-time favourite cartridge. Many happy memories with this calibre!

[Justanotherbuck2]

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.

[heybert]

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.

[Tbutler]

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

[craig82]

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

[heybert]

Hope you're not planning on using the 7mm on yotes. Last yotes I shot with the 7mm disintegrated lol!!!'

[hunter1993ap]

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!