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I'm looking to buy a Sako Finnlight for elk and deer hunting out west and I'm torn between the 7mm RM and the 270 WSM, what are your thoughts? Recoil is a factor. Please don't suggest a 30-06 as I have several. Thanks.

7mm Rem..heavier bullets and brass is everywhere, usually!!!!!!!!

Imo, I don`t think it will make all that much of a difference for deer and elk.

You do get the heavier bullet choices with the 7. But in all reality, I can`t see where a good quality 150 gr hunting bullet fired from a 270 WSM could not accomplish the same as a 175-180 gr 7mm bullet.

Bull elk have been taken with the 264 Win and with even lesser powered 6.5s like the Creedmoor beyond 500 yards. No reason why a 270 WSM cannot do the same.

Either is an excellent choice.

Easy 7 Remington .Too many reasons to list.

.007" difference in bullet diameter. I don't see too much difference between the two. 277 bullets are available up to 180 grains, I believe.
I shoot a 270 wsm and like it. I wouldn't fell bad if it was a 7RM.

Ernie

270 WSM

I shoot a 7mm RM and a 270,not the WSM version.I can't see a significiant difference in recoil with 150's in both.Long range sessions yes,but a few rounds,no.

I would go 7mm RM for versitility and availability.

My vote is for the 270 WSM
Hits like "THOR's hammer" with very manageable recoil. My 10 year old son even
shoots it without any complaints, 130 gr. loads mind you! This round has earned a permanent place in my gun safe!

Either will work shot placement is the key I prefer the 7RM but have killed elk with the 270 win and wsm I think ammo availability is better for the 7RM

Thanks guys keep it coming!

7/08... I just handled an 85 finlite ST this afternoon and it was niiiice.

I like the S action better than the L action for some strange reason so I would probably buy both...

I have a Sako 75 in 270 WSM. It's probably the slickest feeding Sako I own. It averages .566 for three shot groups @ a 100. My only complaint is I can't reach 3300 fps with published load data and 130 grain bullets.

Dink

I've got one of each. As has been said, the 270 WSM shoots bullets about 10 grains lighter, but no animal is going to know the difference.

The only practical difference here is long action vs short action as ballistically these two are too close to call, so do like like a long action rifle better or do you prefer a short action? I tend to lean toward a long action rifle as I am 6'2" 225 lbs I prefer a full size rifle, another plus for the 7 Mag in this case is that ammo should be easier to come by at any Wally World, as for recoil the 7 Mag will have a little more recoil than the .270 WSM but will still be very manageable and unless you are super recoil sensitive it should not be an issue(no more than your 30-06's)....Either cartridge will easily do what you want.....Good luck...................Hb

I would go with the 7mmRem Mag, just cuz anything .270 is....



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The Poobah made me say it.

Easy, .270 WSM. If it works here in the "Yuke", it'll work anywhere else in North America. I'd tackle a grizzly or a moose with mine with no second thoughts. Besides, I never could understand them thar Youropean chamberings. Wot's a mm, anyway? (Sorry, couldn't resist)
Bear in Fairbanks

I love the 7's, but never warmed up to the Remington Magnum. The .270 WSM we have is a ball of fun and a death ray on Deer.

I recently traded into a .257 Weatherby Magnum, but after getting set up to load for it, and searching the manuals, I am beginning to believe that 110 class bullets, the 270 WSM is as good as the Weatherby.

270 WSM is good, but the 270 Win. is the best.

Try one and see.

Have you thought about the 270 Roy at all.Ballistics are pretty impressive.

About a year ago I was trying to decide on what I should do for rifle that would be good for both deer and elk. I had a 270 WSM and a 300 Win Mag. Both Kimbers. I sold both and had a 7mm RM built and could be happier. I don't feel over gunned for the deer and I don't think I am under gunned for elk.