What twist rate does 7mm Remington Magnum use?

7mm Remington Magnum typically uses a 1:9.5 twist rate.

What bullet diameter is 7mm Remington Magnum?

7mm Remington Magnum uses a 0.284″ (7.214 mm) diameter bullet.

Is 7mm Remington Magnum still in production?

7mm Remington Magnum is active; typical availability is abundant.

What is 7mm Remington Magnum used for?

7mm Remington Magnum is primarily used for hunting, target.

What is 7mm Remington Magnum based on?

7mm Remington Magnum is derived from the .375 H&H Magnum case.

What are the best powders for 7mm Remington Magnum?

Reloading powders commonly listed for 7mm Remington Magnum include Superperformance, D072.5, IMR 4320, Accurate 4350, among 36 suitable options.

Lindcott Armory

Rifle · SAAMI

7mm Remington Magnum

Also known as 7mm Rem Mag

Remington's 1962 belted magnum.

Caliber: 0.284″ · 7.214 mm
Introduced: 1962
Case: Belted
Parent: .375 H&H Magnum
Primary use: Hunting, Target
Status: Active

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Velocity2,800–3,200 fps

Energy2,900–3,300 ft·lb

Typical grains150 · 168 · 175 gr

Identity

Introduced: 1962
Type: Rifle
Origin: United States
Inventor: Remington
Manufacturer: Remington Arms
Standard: SAAMI
Status: Active
Availability: Abundant

Build

Case capacity: 84 gr H₂O
Twist (typical): 1:9.5
Primer: Large Rifle Magnum
Case type: Belted

Pressure & range

Max pressure: 61,000 psi
Eff. range: 600 yd
Recoil: 18–24 ft·lb

Introduced by Remington Arms

Ballistics

Real trajectory computed from a representative load — Nosler Trophy Grade 160 gr, 3,000 fps, BC 0.531 G1 · 100 yd zero · sight height 1.5 in.

Range	Velocity	Energy	Drop (in)	Drop (MOA)
0 yd	3000	3197	-1.5″	—
100 yd	2903	2994	0.0″	0.0
200 yd	2808	2800	-2.6″	-1.3
300 yd	2713	2615	-9.7″	-3.1
400 yd	2621	2439	-21.4″	-5.1
500 yd	2529	2272	-38.2″	-7.3
600 yd	2439	2113	-60.5″	-9.6
700 yd	2350	1962	-88.6″	-12.1
800 yd	2263	1819	-123.0″	-14.7

Point-mass G7/G1 drag model, standard atmosphere — within ~2% of reference solvers to 1000 yd; real barrels and conditions vary. Open in Ballistic Compare →

Performance

Best for Hunting Nosler Trophy Grade 160 gr · AccuBond · 3,000 fps · BC 0.531 G1

Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds

Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.

CIP TDCC · verified

Measure	mm	in	✓
Bullet ⌀	7.21	0.284	✓
Neck ⌀	8.00	0.315	✓
Shoulder ⌀	12.47	0.491	✓
Shoulder angle	25°	—	✓
Base ⌀	13.01	0.512	✓
Rim ⌀	13.51	0.532	✓
Belt ⌀	13.51	0.532	✓
Rim thickness	1.27	0.050	✓
Neck length	6.89	0.271	≈
Case length	63.50	2.500	✓
Overall length	83.57	3.290	✓

Size vs familiar rounds

Drawn at true 1:1 — every case is accurate relative to the others. Absolute size depends on your screen's pixel density, so measuring one against a real ruler may be off. 7mm Remington Magnum is highlighted below.

Factory loads

In production — 217 active loads across 35 brands. Top 2 shown · see all 224 →.

Brand	Load	Grain	Bullet	FPS	ft·lb	BC
Nosler	Trophy Grade	160	AccuBond	3,000	3,197	0.531 G1
Nosler	Trophy Grade	160	Partition	2,950	3,091	0.475 G1

Velocities are manufacturer-stated (test-barrel). Discontinued loads are shaded and marked.

Suitable powders

36 reloading powders listed for 7mm Remington Magnum, fastest to slowest. Cross-reference in the finder →

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Firearms chambered in 7mm Remington Magnum

12 models in the database chamber 7mm Remington Magnum. Browse all →

Sako 90 Quest 6.5 CreedmoorChristensen Arms Traverse 30-06 SpringfieldChristensen Arms Mesa HunterBrowning X-Bolt Speed SR 7mm Rem MagBergara Premier Mountain Hunter 6.5 Creedmoor 22-inchRemArms 700 Sendero SF II 7mm Rem Mag 26-inch (RemArms)Savage Arms Impulse Mountain HunterBergara Premier Highlander .28 Nosler 26-inchBergara B-14 Wilderness Ridge 6.5 CreedmoorSavage Arms Impulse Big Game StainlessSavage Arms Impulse Big GameSavage Arms Impulse KLYM

Lineage

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Connected reference

Loads224 factory loads for 7mm Remington Magnum Reloading36 suitable powders — cross-reference FirearmsFirearms in 7mm Remington Magnum ToolCompare ballistics

History

Introduced by Remington in 1962. Quickly became most popular 7mm magnum. Excellent ballistic coefficient bullets make it a long-range favorite.

FAQs

What twist rate does 7mm Remington Magnum use?: 7mm Remington Magnum typically uses a 1:9.5 twist rate.
What bullet diameter is 7mm Remington Magnum?: 7mm Remington Magnum uses a 0.284″ (7.214 mm) diameter bullet.
Is 7mm Remington Magnum still in production?: 7mm Remington Magnum is active; typical availability is abundant.
What is 7mm Remington Magnum used for?: 7mm Remington Magnum is primarily used for hunting, target.
What is 7mm Remington Magnum based on?: 7mm Remington Magnum is derived from the .375 H&H Magnum case.
What are the best powders for 7mm Remington Magnum?: Reloading powders commonly listed for 7mm Remington Magnum include Superperformance, D072.5, IMR 4320, Accurate 4350, among 36 suitable options.

Sources & provenance

Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 217 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →