Thread: Cartridge advice 2.0 - the 7mm version

I have hunted/reloaded the:
708
7wsm
7 rem mag
7saum - current

I think first it's worth considering action length which effects rifle weight for hunting. In a Tikka it doesn't mater as they all the same length actions

If you are not going to reload and not concerned about a long action rifle then the 7 rem Mag is the winner- plenty of options in factory ammo
IMO.... reloading is more expensive due to all the tooling. Also takes up room and time.

The 7wsm was a great accurate cartridge. One thing I had problems with was bumping back the shoulder could take several goes. The Winchester brass I was using could of been the problem. Annealing may of helped.

The 7mm saum I am impressed with as it will do everything the 7wsm and 7rm will do but in a smaller package. So less recoil and less powder burnt, also good quality brass available. Will fit a short action but no advantage to me as shooting a Tikka.
So this is my pick if you are going to reload.

One last consideration is the 708.
Plenty of availability and will happily knock a red over out at 500 yards.

Don't get hung up on the ballistic calculators. Any of the above cartridges will do the same job with a laser range finder and a dial up scope

Just to confuse the matter... 300 wsm and 6.5 prc are another good option with factory ammo available