Is 7mm Remington Magnum faster than 7mm Remington Ultra Magnum?

7mm Remington Ultra Magnum is faster — up to 3,425 fps versus 3,200 fps.

Does 7mm Remington Magnum hit harder than 7mm Remington Ultra Magnum?

7mm Remington Ultra Magnum carries more muzzle energy (4,558 vs 3,300 ft·lb).

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7mm Remington Magnum vs 7mm Remington Ultra Magnum

7mm Remington Ultra Magnum is faster (3,425 vs 3,200 fps); 7mm Remington Ultra Magnum carries more energy (4,558 vs 3,300 ft·lb); 7mm Remington Magnum recoils less.

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	7mm Remington Magnum	7mm Remington Ultra Magnum
Type	Rifle	Rifle
Introduced	1962	2001
Bullet ⌀	0.284″	0.284″
Case length	2.5″	2.85″
Velocity	2,800–3,200 fps	3,050–3,425 fps
Energy	2,900–3,300 ft·lb	2,884–4,558 ft·lb
Max pressure	61,000 psi	65,000 psi
Recoil	18–24 ft·lb	30–42 ft·lb
Eff. range	600 yd	600 yd

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FAQs

Is 7mm Remington Magnum faster than 7mm Remington Ultra Magnum?: 7mm Remington Ultra Magnum is faster — up to 3,425 fps versus 3,200 fps.
Does 7mm Remington Magnum hit harder than 7mm Remington Ultra Magnum?: 7mm Remington Ultra Magnum carries more muzzle energy (4,558 vs 3,300 ft·lb).