7mm RM in the bush?

Recently upsized from .270 to 7mm RM. Rifle is full 24inch legnth + suppressor so designed for tops hunting as intended. However, this weekend there is a chance the weather will force us to head into the beech for some bush stalking. I'm a bit worried that the 7mm RM at 10-20m is going to fly right through the deer and risk it running off before it drops. Am I being paranoid?

FYI I'm using 168gr Federal Berger Hybrid rounds. Do I just aim for front shoulder to make sure I get some bone contact to ensure expansion of the bullet?

i tried all types of 7mmrm ammo, finally went to a nosler 14gr partition. hit hard and shoots flat

Don't over think it mate.

oops 140gr !

20m, 10m, 200m, aim for big bit and it will go down... dont over think it

Shot a follow at 10m the other day with long barrel 284 and it went down

Hamish

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Thought that would be the case. Point and shoot... can do

High impact velocity generally gives more bullet expansion, not less. I'm pretty sure most of the 'it was too close and the bullet zipped through without expanding' stories are actually code for 'I missed'.

The biggest problem with a Remmag in the bush these days is people spend too much time on the interweb talking with people who spend too much time on the interweb.

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Originally Posted by 7mmwsm

The biggest problem with a Remmag in the bush these days is people spend too much time on the interweb talking with people who spend too much time on the interweb.

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@7mmwsm
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Have to remember this one ! Well said.

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Originally Posted by 30.06king

@7mmwsm
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Have to remember this one ! Well said.

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JUST REMEMBER you read it on the interweb lol

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Originally Posted by Micky Duck

JUST REMEMBER you read it on the interweb lol

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But I can't be spending too much time on the interweb, surely. I mean, I don't even own a 7mm Rem Mag !

Shot a big bodied stag in the bush at 30m with 162gr eldx 2930 fps, bang flop.Attachment 244859

If you’re hunting on your own you could consider taking off the suppressor when you’re in the Bush.

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Originally Posted by Micky Duck

JUST REMEMBER you read it on the interweb lol

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Nah not me Micky.
My kids reckon it's to dangerous for vulnerable people like me to go near it.

just let the big dog eat mate, the 7 mag will happily destroy anything at 10-20m.i shot my first bush stag with a 7 mag at 5 yards.it didn't go 20.

if your really worried go and buy a box of coreloct..just cause.

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Originally Posted by Bagheera

If you’re hunting on your own you could consider taking off the suppressor when you’re in the Bush.

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And take ear protection, plus some extra as well.

Identify your target beyond all doubt because you never miss (right?) and I'll be missed.

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Originally Posted by Eat Meater

And take ear protection, plus some extra as well.

Identify your target beyond all doubt because you never miss (right?) and I'll be missed.

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why??? usually in the bush its a single or at most 3 shots...noise is ..different in the bush,its like it soaks some of it up compared to out in open.

Even goats at 10-30 meters, send them through the path of most resistance and you'll be away.

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Originally Posted by Bagheera

If you’re hunting on your own you could consider taking off the suppressor when you’re in the Bush.

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PARDON?!!! :psychotic:

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Originally Posted by Bagheera

If you’re hunting on your own you could consider taking off the suppressor when you’re in the Bush.

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I have never used a suppressor or muzzle brake on my rem mag yet

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Originally Posted by Micky Duck

why??? usually in the bush its a single or at most 3 shots...noise is ..different in the bush,its like it soaks some of it up compared to out in open.

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No, noise is the same anywhere, its not like you are hiding your head behind a tree when you fire. It is your choice to ruin you ears, don't need to encourage others

20 years of unsuppressed .270 did its damage however the long strings on wallabies out in open were far worse than the one or three in the bush...is what I was meaning...still dont use ear protection duckshooting as cant hear birds approaching if wearing earmuffs.
my rifles are all bar one now suppressed....once every year I take suppressor off .270 to remind myself why I cart it around,but would take shot in bush without it happily on way up to tops if had suppressor off and in bag. the shot your mate fires from ever so slightly behind you (off to side out of firing line of course) is far far worse than any you fire yourself as nose comes directly to you instead of being directed away....now fit a loudener/muzzle brake and all bets are off..infact you can bugger off elsewhere,well away from me thankyou......two experiences with browning boss types years ago drilled that one home.

Ha ha my rem mag sits in the safe now, the 223 is a way better all round riffle :)

leave suppressor on,might slow you down ever so slightly...but thats a good thing LOL.... if you cant navigate through area because your rifle is too long,you shouldnt be going that way at all...

I got my 7 rm to shoot long range but i keep shooting deer at close range especially during the roar. 22in barrel plus suppressor, no problem in the tight stuff .

yeah as most have said dont overthink it - how many deer were shot early days with full jacket army 303 - me included - one used what one had and I got 303 from Rifle club as a young fella for $4 for a round packet of 75 - many goats did not like it up them - my only worry with 7mm rem mag would be suddenly thinking of recoil when taking a quick shot- .243 can go straight thru as well if behind shoulder and wrong projectile

7RM way too overkill Mr Purdon. Buy my other 270...

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Originally Posted by Micky Duck

why??? usually in the bush its a single or at most 3 shots...noise is ..different in the bush,its like it soaks some of it up compared to out in open.

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I reckon its quite a bit harder on ears in the bush.sound bounces back into ya off the trees.