7mm-caliber cartridges are capable of taking any hooved, non-dangerous game in the world—as long as they're paired with the right bullet. This episode takes a deep dive into the 7mm world, from the historic 7x57 Mauser that started it all up through the cutting-edge modern "sevens."
Focus is on how to get the best-possible performance out of your 7mm cartridge, whatever it might be. We use the following criteria:
- Intended use (game type and anticipated shot distance)
- Big game. Elk up through moose & bison
- Deer-size game
- Short shots in timber (tough, deep penetrators)
- Long shots (accurate, highly aerodynamic projectiles)
- Cartridge capacity (propellant, which equals velocity)
- Three categories of cartridge
- 28 Nosler
- 7mm Rem Mag
- .280 Ackley
- 7mm SAUM
- 7x57 Mauser
- 7mm-08 Rem
- Rifling twist rate
- 1:9.5, 1:9, and the oh-so-useful 1:8/1:8.5s
- Barrel length
- For maximum velocity
- For use with a suppressor
- Accuracy in short vs. long barrels
- Rifle weight
- Pros & cons of rifle weight
- Shooter recoil sensitivity
- Maximizing rifle shootability
Final thought: Hunt the world with a 7mm. Confidently.
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