Lindcott Armory Compare / 7mm Remington Magnum vs 7mm WSM
Cartridge comparison
7mm Remington Magnum vs 7mm WSM
7mm WSM is faster (3,250 vs 3,200 fps); 7mm WSM carries more energy (3,666 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 WSM →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| 7mm Remington Magnum | 7mm WSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1962 | 2001 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.284″ | 0.284″ |
| Case length | 2.5″ | 2.1″ |
| Velocity | 2,800–3,200 fps | 3,000–3,250 fps |
| Energy | 2,900–3,300 ft·lb | 2,799–3,666 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 61,000 psi | 65,000 psi |
| Recoil | 18–24 ft·lb | 18–26 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 600 yd | 600 yd |
FAQs
- Is 7mm Remington Magnum faster than 7mm WSM?
- 7mm WSM is faster — up to 3,250 fps versus 3,200 fps.
- Does 7mm Remington Magnum hit harder than 7mm WSM?
- 7mm WSM carries more muzzle energy (3,666 vs 3,300 ft·lb).