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257Bob,

I know that factory ballistics for the 7MM Rem Mag are anemic at best; however, they were once more impressive. Like BobinNH, I can easily achieve 3100 FPS with 160 grain Partitions out of my 24" barreled Sako w/o a sign of pressure. I get way better than 3200 FPS using 150 grain Ballistic Tips, again w/o pressure. I have older 150 grain Core-Lokts that chrono over 3200 FPS.

When handloaded and fired in a good-quality rifle, the 7MM Rem Mag is all that and more. There is no doubt I can increase velocity in handloads (I got over 3200 FPS with Speer 160 grain Hotcore bullets, but they were hot!), but with what I not have I am happy as a clam!

The .270 WBY Mag is an excellent round, but by no stretch of the imagination is it superior to the 7MM Rem Mag. I would rather have the 7MM Rem Mag due to bullet selection and sectional density. But that's merely me.