One of the most popular magnum hunting cartridges. Excellent long-range ballistics with less recoil than .300 Win Mag. Worldwide success.
Type: Rifle
Introduced: 1962, United States
Parent case: .375 H&H Magnum
Standardization: SAAMI
Bullet diameter: 0.284" (7.21 mm)
Case length: 2.5" (63.5 mm)
Overall length: 3.29" (83.57 mm)
Max pressure: 61,000 PSI
Rim type: Belted
Primer: Large Rifle Magnum
Typical twist rate: 1:9.5
Muzzle velocity: 2800–3200 fps
Muzzle energy: 2900–3300 ft-lbs
Effective range: 600 yd
Common bullet weights: 140, 150, 160, 162, 175, 180 gr
Primary use: Hunting, Target
Production status: Active
Also known as: 7mm Rem Mag
History: Introduced by Remington in 1962. Quickly became most popular 7mm magnum. Excellent ballistic coefficient bullets make it a long-range favorite.
Notable firearms: Remington 700, Winchester Model 70, Browning X-Bolt
Similar cartridges: .300 Win Mag, .28 Nosler