correct me if i am wrong here Mr. Burns, but isnt the 180 as heavy as it gets in 7mm?
you could easily outperform the 7mm with a 200 grain bullet, or even a 210, or 220, or 240 if you were so inclined.
a good muzzle brake will help tremendously with recoil, and there is no excuse for not having one if you intend to shoot long range a lot.
those who said they wont have one on a hunting rifle dont seem to realize where they are posting. this is the Long Range forum. if you are going to hunt long range, you need time to set up a shot, and if you have time for that, you have time to slip in some ear plugs.
no excuses made.
Marty your not suppose to think of things like that.