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LevelHead · February 23, 2002, 09:27 PM

The 7mm Rem Mag is a belted magnum. That should give some indication (the .300 WM is a belted mag too).

I've owned multiple .308s and one 7mm mag (A Sako).

The 7mm is much stiffer in the recoil dept. However, I only have a "problem" with it when shooting prone. If I'm wearing a jacket or sweater, the recoil doesn't bother me at all. Of course I'm a recoil junkie, so "bother" is a relative term.

I've not shot a .300 WM, but understand the recoil to be more than the 7mm, which makes sense - it's a bigger bullet after all.

I have noticed that if my upper body is not in shape, the 7mm causes me to shake after a couple of boxes. The .308 never does this to me.

HTH,

February 23, 2002, 09:27 PM	#7
LevelHead Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 2000 Location: America Posts: 219	The 7mm Rem Mag is a belted magnum. That should give some indication (the .300 WM is a belted mag too). I've owned multiple .308s and one 7mm mag (A Sako). The 7mm is much stiffer in the recoil dept. However, I only have a "problem" with it when shooting prone. If I'm wearing a jacket or sweater, the recoil doesn't bother me at all. Of course I'm a recoil junkie, so "bother" is a relative term. I've not shot a .300 WM, but understand the recoil to be more than the 7mm, which makes sense - it's a bigger bullet after all. I have noticed that if my upper body is not in shape, the 7mm causes me to shake after a couple of boxes. The .308 never does this to me. HTH, __________________ "If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face -- for ever." ~ George Orwell, 1984