Is 7mm cheaper than 308?

The 7mm-08 on average, has right around 100fps greater velocity than the . 308 from the muzzle to 200 yards. From 300 to 500 yards, the 7mm-08 still has the edge, but the difference has lessened….Average Velocity (ft/s)

Is a 7mm a 308?

The 7mm-08 Remington is a rifle cartridge that is almost a direct copy of a wildcat cartridge developed around 1958 known as the 7mm/308. As these names would suggest, it is the . 308 Winchester case necked down to accept 7 mm (. 284) bullets with a small increase in case length.

Is 7mm bigger than 30-06?

First, the 7mm Rem Mag is physically a little larger than the . 30-06. While the . 30-06 has a slightly greater maximum authorized overall length (3.34″ vs 3.29″), they are close enough in size that both cartridges are used in standard/long-action rifles.

Which is better, .308 or 7mm rifle?

In truth, these are both great cartridges. It could be argued the .308 is better suited for large game thanks to heavier bullets, but it could also be argued the 7mm-08, with its lighter, faster, flatter-shooting bullets and less recoil, is better for medium game and varmints.

What are the differences between a 308 and a 7mm Mag?

The 7mm rem mag will give higher velocities with lower peak pressure, extending barrel life. It has a higher BC than the .308. However, the case is longer than the .308 and so are the 168gr bullets. It has less weight per bullet length, so the .308 will give tighter groupings. The 7mm also uses more powder, increasing recoil by velocity AND powder…

What caliber is a 7mm Remington Mag?

7mm Remington Magnum:The 7mm Remington Magnum is a .28″ caliber, belted, bottleneck cartridge case design, centerfire rifle cartridge. The 7mm Remington Magnum cartridge casing is re-loadable after the cartridge has been fired or spent with various combinations of primer, powder and .284″ diameter bullets.

What is the diameter of a 7mm Mag?

After the 7mm Remington Magnum came out on the market, it became a very popular round for hunters who prefer to fire rounds that are less than .30 caliber. The caliber of the round is 7mm, and the actual diameter of the bullet is 7.2mm or .284 inches. And the shell casing is 64mm or 2.5 inches.