True. The 7mm WSM seems to be loaded hotter in factory ammo. In some cases, a LOT hotter.

I bumped into some Federal Premium 7mm WSM a few years back that measured app. 3260 +- with 160 gr bullets(!). And from two different rifles.

Federal told me they load the 7mm WSM to 65,000 psi; the 7 RM to about 60,000.

That kind of difference in cases having similar capacity will show up every time.




The 280 Remington is overbore.

The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.