7mm Rem Ultra Mag Ballistics - How Does It Compare?

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I use H1000 powder with my 150 grain bullets and it really brings out the best accuracy! Federal 215 primers work well too. What do you think?

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Iā€™ve been working with Retumbo powder. It gives me a lot of velocity, but Iā€™m still dialing in the load. Any advice on neck tension when handloading?

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Neck tension can really affect your consistency. I found that aiming for the right amount of tension helps with accuracy. What bullet seating depth do you guys use?

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I prefer a slightly compressed load for deeper seating. Seems to help keep everything stable in flight. Just curious if anyone has tried lighter bullets for smaller game?

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Iā€™ve used 140 grain bullets for pronghorn with great success! Itā€™s like they barely feel the shot. By the way, does anyone here use a chronograph for testing?

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Absolutely! Itā€™s invaluable for tuning loads. Iā€™ve seen drops in velocity with hotter loads; makes me consider how much I push it.

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Iā€™ve been meaning to get a chronograph myself. Seems like it would make the tuning process much easier. Any recommendations on models?

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Iā€™ve got a Magnetospeed. It was a bit of an investment, but totally worth it! It helps with finding your sweet spot in loads quickly.

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Iā€™ve never seen a chronograph in action, but Iā€™m sure it could help settle a lot of debates about loads! Is it just me, or does this sound like a physics class?

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Iā€™ve been using the 7mm Rem Ultra Mag for a while now, and itā€™s impressive! It offers great range and accuracy, especially on larger game. Compared to the .300 Win Mag, it has lower recoil while still delivering similar energy.

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I agree with you about the accuracy, but I feel the .300 Win Mag has a slight edge in versatility across different game types. Iā€™ve taken deer and elk with mine successfully.

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Has anyone compared the 7mm Rem Ultra Mag and the .338 Lapua Magnum? I hear the .338 has more knockdown power, but is it really necessary for standard big game hunting?

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Iā€™ve shot both, and honestly, the .338 Lapua is a bit overkill for most hunting. The 7mm Rem Ultra Mag is perfect for most North American game.

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Totally agree with you, romeroseth! The 7mm Rem Ultra Mag is a sweet spot for big game. Itā€™s got enough punch without the excessive recoil of the .338.

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What about recoil comparisons? Iā€™ve found that the 7mm is much more manageable than the .338, which tends to wear me out after a few rounds at the range.

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Absolutely! The recoil on the 7mm is quite comfortable. Plus, itā€™s a great choice for long-range hunting, which adds to its appeal.

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I think for new hunters, the 7mm Rem Ultra Mag is a solid choice. Not only is it effective, but it wonā€™t scare them off with punishing recoil like some other magnums can.

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Very true! It gives confidence to those just starting out. Plus, itā€™s got a solid track record for taking down game humanely.

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Iā€™ve also noticed that 7mm ammo can be slightly more affordable than .338 ammo. Itā€™s definitely a consideration for shooters on a budget.

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True! And remember, practice makes perfect. More affordable ammo means more practice!