So according to Wikipedia it was Remington's competition with the 264 Winchester Magnum.
Could it really be that simple? Bean counter attempt at grabbing market share?
Sure why not, isn't that also why Rem introduced SAUMs to battle WSMs for market share..?
Les Bowman developed the cartridge with Mike Walker of Remington.They tested it on game at Bowman's ranch. Bowman had been using the cartridge for several years in wildcat form and in the hands of himself, his guides,and clients the cartridge and rifle accounted for a lot of game.
Bowman had been looking for a cartridge that had the ranging ability of a 300 Weatherby, but kicked less. He and Walker sold it to the Remington big wigs and they introduced it i the new Rem 700. It was a huge success.
You can goof around with trivial stuff like the 270 WSM and the 280AI but you won't beat the 7 Rem Mag in that category.....
