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.28 Nosler vs 7mm Remington Magnum

.28 Nosler is faster (3,300 vs 3,200 fps); .28 Nosler carries more energy (4,229 vs 3,300 ft·lb); 7mm Remington Magnum recoils less.

.28 Nosler →
Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd
100 yd · zero0″−144″144″ drop @ 1000 yd05001000Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
7mm Remington Magnum →
Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd
100 yd · zero0″−153″153″ drop @ 1000 yd05001000Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.28 Nosler7mm Remington Magnum
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced20151962
Bullet ⌀0.284″0.284″
Case length2.59″2.5″
Velocity3,100–3,300 fps2,800–3,200 fps
Energy3,423–4,229 ft·lb2,900–3,300 ft·lb
Max pressure65,000 psi61,000 psi
Recoil30–42 ft·lb18–24 ft·lb
Eff. range1200 yd600 yd

FAQs

Is .28 Nosler faster than 7mm Remington Magnum?
.28 Nosler is faster — up to 3,300 fps versus 3,200 fps.
Does .28 Nosler hit harder than 7mm Remington Magnum?
.28 Nosler carries more muzzle energy (4,229 vs 3,300 ft·lb).