What's the best 7mm cartridge?

[ltsheets]

So I've decided that the next rifle I have built will be 7mm variant. I'm leaning 28 Nosler, 7mm STW, or a good ole 7mm mag. I'm open to any and all suggestions. It will be for both steel shooting out to 1000+ yards and hunting. I just want to hear any and all opinions of the pros and cons of any 7mm cartridges you guys like. Thanks in advance.

[txhoghunter73]

7mm rem mag if you don't reload. 28 nosler of you do.

[bboswell]

If 7mag makes the list and you reload then look at 280 AI real hard

[jeffpg]

Do you handload? If not then the Rem Mag is your best choice. It may very well be even if you do...

If you don't have a reason NOT to use the tried and true 7mm Rem Mag, then it's probably your best bet.

I love the nostalgic 7mm STW and could love the new Nosler, as it's a sexy beast! '
They will both be costlier in every way than the good ol' Rem Mag though. If you don't actually need that extra power...

[trophy8]

There's a lot of options. The 7 Dakota is up there too. And the LRM. I'll be building a 7 mag soon though. Just waiting on my barrel and stock to be built.

[cbd10pt]

Faster=flater
Faster = more barrel wear

[trophy8]

Faster=flater
Faster = more barrel wear

Not always. Take the 6.5 SAUM for example. It's all in the design.

[Winman]

7STW is a wonderful flat shooting long range cartridge. But,don't sell the 280SO short. It's a great cartridge as well....and more economical to shoot.

[dieter]

If I only had one gun, it would be the 7 STW.

[bustacap]

280ai

[Artos]

280ai

yep...the 280AI is tough to beat!!

If you want the king of speed, that would be the 7mm Lazzeroni or 7.21 Firebird.

[ltsheets]

Yes I do reload gents and it would be more of a long rang hunting hammer than steel shooter. I have a 6.5x284 that's more for steel and practice than hunting.

[LWD]

So I've decided that the next rifle I have built will be 7mm variant. I'm leaning 28 Nosler, 7mm STW, or a good ole 7mm mag. I'm open to any and all suggestions. It will be for both steel shooting out to 1000+ yards and hunting. I just want to hear any and all opinions of the pros and cons of any 7mm cartridges you guys like. Thanks in advance.

Do you need something so overbore? A 7mm-08 with Hornady 162 AMax stays supersonic to 1300 yards.

Do you plan to shoot a lot? If so, you'll be re-barelling a lot with a 28 Nosler.

Hunting at what range? I can see wanting more gun for hunting at longer ranges, but if you're not hunting beyond 400 yards, I'd again suggest a 7mm-08.

Good info on some 7mm here: http://www.6mmbr.com/7mm284.html

LWD

[JakeGraves]

I have a 7LRM and like it. 180 Berger at 3120 with 28" barrel. I like the 28 Nosler as well. Figure out what bullet you want to shoot and go from there. For extreme long range, I would look at the new 195's out of the 28 Nosler with a 1:8.5 twist.

[canny]

I am a big 7mm fan. I just finished a 7mm Rem Mag that weighs in at 12lbs. It is a little heavy for spot and stalk style. My next project will be a 7mm-08 AI for the wife then a 280AI for me. Both of those will me tailored more towards spot and stalk hunting rigs.