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Some where, someone must have had doubts about the .270 because along came the 7mm Magnum.
It has a slightly larger case and holds enough powder to push a 175-grain bullet faster than the .270 could move its lighter bullet.
That means that the 175-grain bullet from the 7mm Magnum retains nearly 2,000 ft/lbs of energy at 400 yards.
Bullet drop is about 42 inches at 400 yards, better than the .270 and without a lot more recoil.
Minimal bullet drop and its knock down power at the extreme range are its credentials.
The 7mm Remington Magnum is a very good Elk gun.
The 7mm Remington Magnum is the caliber of choice when I hit the hills.
Rifles And Cartridges
The .270 - The .308 - The .30-06 - The .7mm mag. - The .300 mag. - The .338 mag.
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