Lindcott Armory Compare / .284 Winchester vs 7mm Remington Magnum
Cartridge comparison
.284 Winchester vs 7mm Remington Magnum
7mm Remington Magnum is faster (3,200 vs 3,000 fps); 7mm Remington Magnum carries more energy (3,300 vs 2,900 ft·lb); .284 Winchester recoils less.
.284 Winchester →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
7mm Remington Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .284 Winchester | 7mm Remington Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1963 | 1962 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.284″ | 0.284″ |
| Case length | 2.17″ | 2.5″ |
| Velocity | 2,800–3,000 fps | 2,800–3,200 fps |
| Energy | 2,435–2,900 ft·lb | 2,900–3,300 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 56,000 psi | 61,000 psi |
| Recoil | 12–16 ft·lb | 18–24 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 500 yd | 600 yd |
FAQs
- Is .284 Winchester faster than 7mm Remington Magnum?
- 7mm Remington Magnum is faster — up to 3,200 fps versus 3,000 fps.
- Does .284 Winchester hit harder than 7mm Remington Magnum?
- 7mm Remington Magnum carries more muzzle energy (3,300 vs 2,900 ft·lb).