Best budget 7mm mag

pwrstrkd · October 7, 2010, 09:19 AM

My buddy is looking to get a 7mm rem mag to go elk hunting. What are some good rifles under 500?

GeauxTide · October 7, 2010, 01:01 PM

This time of year, there are a lot of used mags available. Under 500, it'll be pretty used. Stay away from the plastic combo pieces, IMHO.

precision_shooter · October 7, 2010, 01:09 PM

Get a Savage or Stevens. The Stevens should be available NEW for less than $500...

deadeye1122 · October 7, 2010, 01:15 PM

I'm seriously looking at T/C Venture to replace a BAR in 7MM. 499.00 at my LGS b-4 bargining. deadeye

hooligan1 · October 9, 2010, 08:26 AM

Last February, I bought a brand new Weatherby Vanguard, synthetic stock, at Wally world, for 350.00 on clearance!!! It shoots sweet, and the recoil pad is the why I haven't traded it! It doesn't beat me up like my son's 700 used to. I can shoot a box of shells at one setting with no problems!!

I have also seen the Savage Edge rifles, and I like them, I don't know if they come in 7mm rem mag. Just keep hunting for one, and you'll no doubt find a decent priced rifle!

rugerfreak · October 9, 2010, 10:24 AM

Current crop??

TC Venture- hands down---there is also a $50 rebate promo going on right now.

zombieslayer · October 9, 2010, 01:31 PM

Yep- Weatherby Vanguard at WallyWorld for $350

hooligan1 · October 9, 2010, 03:21 PM

Also mine shoots les than 1/2 MOA at one hundred yds, with Hornady Custom 139 gr. BTSP's, and I'll bet my hat right now in the hands of a real good shooter it might shoot same hole!!!

My eyesight and steadiness have left me sort of a median type marksman.

ndking1126 · October 10, 2010, 01:47 AM

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Yep- Weatherby Vanguard at WallyWorld for $350

The guy I went antelope hunting with last weekend owns one of those and was very happy with it. For the money, he almost convinced me to go get one!

I say "almost" because I've got a .30-06 and since I don't reload the ammo is notably cheaper.

zombieslayer · October 10, 2010, 02:06 AM

A guy I shoot with has one in 7mm and its very accurate. He put a 3-9x leupold (also from WalMart) on it and its definitely a capable rifle.

October 7, 2010, 09:19 AM	#1
pwrstrkd Member Join Date: August 31, 2010 Posts: 85	Best budget 7mm mag My buddy is looking to get a 7mm rem mag to go elk hunting. What are some good rifles under 500?

October 9, 2010, 08:26 AM	#5
hooligan1 Senior Member Join Date: July 18, 2010 Location: Independence Missouri Posts: 4,619	Last February, I bought a brand new Weatherby Vanguard, synthetic stock, at Wally world, for 350.00 on clearance!!! It shoots sweet, and the recoil pad is the why I haven't traded it! It doesn't beat me up like my son's 700 used to. I can shoot a box of shells at one setting with no problems!! I have also seen the Savage Edge rifles, and I like them, I don't know if they come in 7mm rem mag. Just keep hunting for one, and you'll no doubt find a decent priced rifle! __________________ Keep your Axe sharp and your powder dry. Last edited by hooligan1; October 9, 2010 at 08:32 AM.

October 9, 2010, 03:21 PM	#8
hooligan1 Senior Member Join Date: July 18, 2010 Location: Independence Missouri Posts: 4,619	Also mine shoots les than 1/2 MOA at one hundred yds, with Hornady Custom 139 gr. BTSP's, and I'll bet my hat right now in the hands of a real good shooter it might shoot same hole!!! My eyesight and steadiness have left me sort of a median type marksman. __________________ Keep your Axe sharp and your powder dry.

October 7, 2010, 01:01 PM	#2
GeauxTide Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Helena, AL Posts: 4,514	This time of year, there are a lot of used mags available. Under 500, it'll be pretty used. Stay away from the plastic combo pieces, IMHO.

October 7, 2010, 01:09 PM	#3
precision_shooter Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 2,475	Get a Savage or Stevens. The Stevens should be available NEW for less than $500...

October 7, 2010, 01:15 PM	#4
deadeye1122 Member Join Date: October 29, 2009 Location: detroit lakes mn Posts: 87	I'm seriously looking at T/C Venture to replace a BAR in 7MM. 499.00 at my LGS b-4 bargining. deadeye

October 9, 2010, 10:24 AM	#6
rugerfreak Senior Member Join Date: March 27, 2001 Posts: 819	Current crop?? TC Venture- hands down---there is also a $50 rebate promo going on right now.

October 9, 2010, 01:31 PM	#7
zombieslayer Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 3,198	Yep- Weatherby Vanguard at WallyWorld for $350

October 10, 2010, 02:06 AM	#10
zombieslayer Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 3,198	A guy I shoot with has one in 7mm and its very accurate. He put a 3-9x leupold (also from WalMart) on it and its definitely a capable rifle.