Lindcott Armory Compare / 7mm Remington Magnum vs 7mm SAUM
Cartridge comparison
7mm Remington Magnum vs 7mm SAUM
7mm Remington Magnum is faster (3,200 vs 3,100 fps); 7mm SAUM carries more energy (3,736 vs 3,300 ft·lb); 7mm Remington Magnum recoils less.
7mm Remington Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
7mm SAUM →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| 7mm Remington Magnum | 7mm SAUM | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1962 | 2002 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.284″ | 0.284″ |
| Case length | 2.5″ | 2.035″ |
| Velocity | 2,800–3,200 fps | 2,900–3,100 fps |
| Energy | 2,900–3,300 ft·lb | 2,613–3,736 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 61,000 psi | 65,000 psi |
| Recoil | 18–24 ft·lb | 30–42 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 600 yd | 700 yd |
FAQs
- Is 7mm Remington Magnum faster than 7mm SAUM?
- 7mm Remington Magnum is faster — up to 3,200 fps versus 3,100 fps.
- Does 7mm Remington Magnum hit harder than 7mm SAUM?
- 7mm SAUM carries more muzzle energy (3,736 vs 3,300 ft·lb).