Magnum craze came and went. Then it came and went again.
I think many finally figured out that they do not need a magnum for most hunting. Or should I say, lots of folks carried magnums that didn't need them. They have their place, but I have seen many hunting woods and thickets with them and often wondered why. If it was your only rifle, for east and west and in between, I could see it.
I still like the 7-08 best overall for general big game, in bolt actions anyway. Not much it won't do. And that trend isn't likely to change any time soon.
The 7mmRM is still a great cartridge though. One I am very fond of, actually. But I use it mostly for LR shooting and not hunting.......
My brother shot a nice buck with his 7mm Rem Mag, my handloads, using 160 gr NAB, at 534 yards.
Two days prior I killed a buck with my 7mm-08, 140 Partition. 541 yards. Who needs a magnum?
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