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Originally Posted by Direct_Drive
I think when something's boringly good, people just have to try something else.
7RM is so "last century".


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Yeah, I remember it used to be really popular in the 80's...


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I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
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Originally Posted by WyoCoyoteHunter
It is very popular here.. I just used one to take my antelope this fall.. I have shot mag.s for almost 50 years never had any problem with brass..



I've never had any issues with any belted mag brass. The non belted WSM's have been more finicky when resizing than any other magnum I've loaded for... Just sayin..


Originally Posted by raybass
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
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I like the cartridge. In fact, I plan on purchasing a new rifle soon in 7mm Rem. Mag.

With that said, It does seem that the cartridge has lost a little bit of its popularity. I realize it is only anecdotal evidence but I see fewer and fewer 7 Rem Mags in the stores or at the range or in the field these days. The 90s were it's heyday. At that time, you couldn't walk ten feet without tripping over one of them.

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Originally Posted by cwh2
I agree with Bob. The 7RM is magic, and all those who insult it are stupid, or live under rocks, or never leave the house.



They hold a couch down real well too... wink


Originally Posted by raybass
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
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Originally Posted by Kaleb
For the not so average guy the big 7 blows away a 270 by a landslide. For the average guy or average hunter/shooter it's really not much different.


That ^^ can only be understood from experience with both rounds.

I am an UNabashed user of the 270 Win but I've seen the difference.


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Well I must hate the cartridge I only have three. Did you know you can get 280AI velocity out of the 7mm RM?


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Originally Posted by jwall
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For the not so average guy the big 7 blows away a 270 by a landslide. For the average guy or average hunter/shooter it's really not much different.


That ^^ can only be understood from experience with both rounds.

I am an UNabashed user of the 270 Win but I've seen the difference.


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The same can be said about the good ol 30-06 too...


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I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
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One of my favorites and gets used regularly. Only have two at this point.


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Originally Posted by Bugger
Did you know you can get 280AI velocity out of the 7mm RM?


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hee hee, I had to re read that to catch it.
goodun!!


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Originally Posted by 1Nut
Originally Posted by RRemus
How come so many people don't use 7mags anymore??

They are now made in lighter guns and not such a beast to carry.
Nothing new is really lights out better?
Tremendous bullet and powder choices.
Lots of brass available.

Are people just looking for something different??


Because the 270 Win does almost everything a 7mag will. whistle


That's fine, but I don't want to almost get my deer/elk/whatever anymore than I want to almost get paid or almost be cured of cancer. I have a 270 and .30-06's, but I don't think I wish to be without at least 1 7 RM. smile

Besides, I define popularity by whether I like something or not. I couldn't care less whether other folk like it or not.

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I'd say it's still quite popular, though many folks realize they don't need to burn that much powder to kill anything.



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7 RM is my second favorite cartridge. I usually take it along with my 06! It is still very popular where I live. The 7 RM is gaining popularity again with long range guys, because of good new bullet selections. I think it's still the second most popular die set sold for reloading.

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Originally Posted by DELGUE
Originally Posted by 1Nut
Originally Posted by RRemus
How come so many people don't use 7mags anymore??

They are now made in lighter guns and not such a beast to carry.
Nothing new is really lights out better?
Tremendous bullet and powder choices.
Lots of brass available.

Are people just looking for something different??


Because the 270 Win does almost everything a 7mag will. whistle


That's fine, but I don't want to almost get my deer/elk/whatever anymore than I want to almost get paid or almost be cured of cancer. I have a 270 and .30-06's, but I don't think I wish to be without at least 1 7 RM. smile

Besides, I define popularity by whether I like something or not. I couldn't care less whether other folk like it or not.


Some of you guys seem to miss my tongue-in-cheek chit. Fact is, a 270 Win will do anything a 7mag will out to ~500 yards, given similar bullets. Beyond that, the 7mag walks away and makes hits easier. But 20% more really is about all you get. Few need it, and and fewer can use it. And I've yet to take a deer with a 7mag that could not have been taken with a .270, and I've killed more than most. Maybe some day I will 'almost' kill a deer, and watch him walk away, wishing I was prone with a 7mag. Hasn't happened yet.

Unless it's 600+ yards and elk-sized or bigger, I'll tote a 6.5 140 grain load.

Deluge, your definition of popular is not popular. I like the 358 Win, but by definition, it is not a popular cartridge.

Dammit...made me get all serious and stuff.


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Good post 1nut..


Originally Posted by raybass
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
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Hey nut -

may I make a friendly suggestion pertaining to TnC comments.

I use whistle or wink or smirk depending on disposition.

Sometimes it's difficult to 'hear' sarcasm in print. wink


Just trying to help.

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Originally Posted by jwall
Originally Posted by Bugger
Did you know you can get 280AI velocity out of the 7mm RM?


laugh laugh laugh laugh
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+ laugh


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Originally Posted by 1Nut
Originally Posted by DELGUE
Originally Posted by 1Nut
Originally Posted by RRemus
How come so many people don't use 7mags anymore??

They are now made in lighter guns and not such a beast to carry.
Nothing new is really lights out better?
Tremendous bullet and powder choices.
Lots of brass available.

Are people just looking for something different??


Because the 270 Win does almost everything a 7mag will. whistle


That's fine, but I don't want to almost get my deer/elk/whatever anymore than I want to almost get paid or almost be cured of cancer. I have a 270 and .30-06's, but I don't think I wish to be without at least 1 7 RM. smile

Besides, I define popularity by whether I like something or not. I couldn't care less whether other folk like it or not.


Some of you guys seem to miss my tongue-in-cheek chit. Fact is, a 270 Win will do anything a 7mag will out to ~500 yards, given similar bullets. Beyond that, the 7mag walks away and makes hits easier. But 20% more really is about all you get. Few need it, and and fewer can use it. And I've yet to take a deer with a 7mag that could not have been taken with a .270, and I've killed more than most. Maybe some day I will 'almost' kill a deer, and watch him walk away, wishing I was prone with a 7mag. Hasn't happened yet.

Unless it's 600+ yards and elk-sized or bigger, I'll tote a 6.5 140 grain load.

Deluge, your definition of popular is not popular. I like the 358 Win, but by definition, it is not a popular cartridge.

Dammit...made me get all serious and stuff.


Huh?? My definition of popular is popular with me. grin And I use 17 Remingtons, a 6mm Remington, and a 444, so I'm hardly using the most popular stuff out there.

Relax. The 270 earned it's popularity literally decades ago. I just got my very first one this month. And actually I'm pretty excited about it! There's a lot of jokin' on this board about the 270, and it's all in good fun.

Where's Big Stick/Boxer...I'm sure he would point out that the 223AI will do anything the 7 RM/30-06/270/243 can do...and do it better! wink

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Originally Posted by jwall
Hey nut -

may I make a friendly suggestion pertaining to TnC comments.

I use whistle or wink or smirk depending on disposition.

Sometimes it's difficult to 'hear' sarcasm in print. wink


Just trying to help.

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Hey Jerry,

Can I suggest you take a look at my original post?

I used this one >>> whistle

You're nuttier than I am. crazy


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Originally Posted by DELGUE
Originally Posted by 1Nut
Originally Posted by DELGUE
Originally Posted by 1Nut
Originally Posted by RRemus
How come so many people don't use 7mags anymore??

They are now made in lighter guns and not such a beast to carry.
Nothing new is really lights out better?
Tremendous bullet and powder choices.
Lots of brass available.

Are people just looking for something different??


Because the 270 Win does almost everything a 7mag will. whistle


That's fine, but I don't want to almost get my deer/elk/whatever anymore than I want to almost get paid or almost be cured of cancer. I have a 270 and .30-06's, but I don't think I wish to be without at least 1 7 RM. smile

Besides, I define popularity by whether I like something or not. I couldn't care less whether other folk like it or not.


Some of you guys seem to miss my tongue-in-cheek chit. Fact is, a 270 Win will do anything a 7mag will out to ~500 yards, given similar bullets. Beyond that, the 7mag walks away and makes hits easier. But 20% more really is about all you get. Few need it, and and fewer can use it. And I've yet to take a deer with a 7mag that could not have been taken with a .270, and I've killed more than most. Maybe some day I will 'almost' kill a deer, and watch him walk away, wishing I was prone with a 7mag. Hasn't happened yet.

Unless it's 600+ yards and elk-sized or bigger, I'll tote a 6.5 140 grain load.

Deluge, your definition of popular is not popular. I like the 358 Win, but by definition, it is not a popular cartridge.

Dammit...made me get all serious and stuff.


Huh?? My definition of popular is popular with me. grin And I use 17 Remingtons, a 6mm Remington, and a 444, so I'm hardly using the most popular stuff out there.

Relax. The 270 earned it's popularity literally decades ago. I just got my very first one this month. And actually I'm pretty excited about it! There's a lot of jokin' on this board about the 270, and it's all in good fun.

Where's Big Stick/Boxer...I'm sure he would point out that the 223AI will do anything the 7 RM/30-06/270/243 can do...and do it better! wink


I'm VERY relaxed. Believe me. And I've been shooting the 270win for 33 years. Been shooting the 7mag for more than 20. Read Jack's writings and Elmer's. Still prefer the 6.5 these days for most of my time afield.

I love riling up Stick. Pretty entertaining, that little bastid.


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Nut -

well...umm....errr.... you got me there. I didn't catch it but I also didn't think you were serious.


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