Cartridge comparison
.280 Ross vs 7mm Remington Magnum
.280 Ross and 7mm Remington Magnum are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
7mm Remington Magnum3,000 fps
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Velocity only, no drag model: this is the shape gravity alone gives the advertised velocity. Drag would steepen it. The tool below solves real loads through their published G1 or G7 model.
Open in Ballistic CompareSide by side
| .280 Ross | 7mm Remington Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1907 | 1962 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.287″ | 0.284″ |
| Case length | 2.611″ | 2.5″ |
| Velocity | — | 2,950–3,000 fps |
| Energy | — | 3,091–3,197 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | — | 61,000 psi |
| Recoil | — | 18–24 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 500 yd | 600 yd |
Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.
Case profiles, to scale
Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.