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

At the top of the range, 7mm Remington Ultra Magnum is faster — 3,175 fps versus 3,000. Real velocity depends on the specific load and barrel length, so check individual factory loads before you decide.

Which hits harder, 7mm Remington Magnum or 7mm Remington Ultra Magnum?

7mm Remington Ultra Magnum carries more muzzle energy at its top load (3,581 vs 3,197 ft·lb). Energy alone doesn't decide terminal effect, though — bullet construction and placement matter more.

Cartridge comparison

7mm Remington Magnum vs 7mm Remington Ultra Magnum

7mm Remington Ultra Magnum is faster at the top of its range (3,175 vs 3,000 fps); 7mm Remington Ultra Magnum carries more energy at its hottest load (3,581 vs 3,197 ft·lb).

Representative trajectories · velocity only, no drag model · 100 yd zero0–800 yd

7mm Remington Magnum3,000 fps 7mm Remington Ultra Magnum3,175 fps Zero

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.

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Side by side

	7mm Remington Magnum	7mm Remington Ultra Magnum
Type	Rifle	Rifle
Introduced	1962	2001
Bullet diameter	0.284″	0.284″
Case length	2.5″	2.85″
Velocity	2,950–3,000 fps	3,175 fps
Energy	3,091–3,197 ft·lb	3,581 ft·lb
Max pressure	61,000 psi	65,000 psi
Recoil	18–24 ft·lb	30–42 ft·lb
Effective range	600 yd	800 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.

ToolOverlay 7mm Remington Magnum and 7mm Remington Ultra Magnum trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare

FAQs

Is 7mm Remington Magnum faster than 7mm Remington Ultra Magnum?: At the top of the range, 7mm Remington Ultra Magnum is faster — 3,175 fps versus 3,000. Real velocity depends on the specific load and barrel length, so check individual factory loads before you decide.
Which hits harder, 7mm Remington Magnum or 7mm Remington Ultra Magnum?: 7mm Remington Ultra Magnum carries more muzzle energy at its top load (3,581 vs 3,197 ft·lb). Energy alone doesn't decide terminal effect, though — bullet construction and placement matter more.