Best 7mm Cartridges: 28, 280, 284
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Published 2021-02-12
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Who is Ron Spomer
For 44 years I’ve had the good fortune to photograph and write about my passion – the outdoor life. Wild creatures and wild places have always stirred me – from the first flushing pheasant that frightened me out of my socks in grandpa’s cornfield to the last whitetail that dismissed me with a wag of its tail. In my attempts to connect with this natural wonder, to become an integral part of our ecosystem and capture a bit of its mystery, I’ve photographed, hiked, hunted, birded, and fished across much of this planet. I've seen the beauty that everyone should see, survived adventures that everyone should experience. I may not have climbed the highest mountains, canoed the wildest rivers, caught the largest fish or shot the biggest bucks, but I’ve tried. Perhaps you have, too. And that’s the essential thing. Being out there, an active participant in our outdoor world.
All loading, handloading, gunsmithing, shooting and associated activities and demonstrations depicted in our videos are conducted by trained, certified, professional gun handlers, instructors, and shooters for instructional and entertainment purposes only with emphasis on safety and responsible gun handling. Always check at least 3 industry handloading manuals for handloading data, 2 or 3 online ballistic calculators for ballistic data. Do not attempt to duplicate, mimic, or replicate anything you see in our videos. Firearms, ammunition, and constituent parts can be extremely dangerous if not used safely.
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Disclaimer
All loading, handloading, gunsmithing, shooting and associated activities and demonstrations depicted in our videos are conducted by trained, certified, professional gun handlers, instructors, and shooters for instructional and entertainment purposes only with emphasis on safety and responsible gun handling. Always check at least 3 industry handloading manuals for handloading data, 2 or 3 online ballistic calculators for ballistic data. Do not modify any cartridge or firearm beyond what the manufacturer recommends. Do not attempt to duplicate, mimic, or replicate anything you see in our videos. Firearms, ammunition, and constituent parts can be extremely dangerous if not used safely.
All Comments (21)
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I'm a 7mm08 guy. Everyone jumped on the 6.5 creedmoor wagon when the 7mm08 does the same thing with more energy and been doing it since 1980. Love your stuff Ron!
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Due to my age and cancer my doctors recommended if I wanted to continue hunting. I back off on recoil. I have shot a .270 Win. With a 140gr. Accubond for 30+ years. After videos like this. I purchased a 7mm-08 shooting Barnes 120gr. Awesome 👏 killin anything I want in Texas including large Hogs!!!
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All I can say is thank you for being so humble to the hunting world 👍
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I've had my 7x57 from when I was 16 years old. M98 action, can't beat the strength of that one. Thanks for the story.
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Once I stumbled upon 7mm-08, that was it for me. I all but retired my 30-06. When I started taking whitetails at deer camp, I won over a few converts.
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Ron is on a roll and we love it.
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Tried several and shot the magnums for years. I finally settled on the 7mm/08. Killed everything without the recoil and usually in a lighter rifle. Favorite caliber in my old age.
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After watching this video I understand why Lazzeroni Arms called their proprietary .284 cartridge the 7.21 Firebird. Thanks Ron!
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Ron I agree, the .280 remington should be more popular than what it is. It is a fantastic cartridge, capable of sub minute accuracy, shoots flatter than a 30-06, and is absolutely devastating on whitetail deer. My father's Japanese browning A-bolt chambered in .280 remington is his favorite rifle.
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I like just listening to these videos. It reminds me of family discussions about rifles
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Great informative video. My old man, God rest his soul, gifted me his 7mm mag winchester model 70 when I started hunting as a junior. He always said with this gun you will never need any other to hunt with, one of the best hard hitting fast and flat shooting cartridges out there.
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I have a 7mm08 ,280 REM and 7mm REM mag, love them all, great caliber.
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I think the 7mm rem mag is the perfect all rounder cartridge for deer. It has manageable recoil, decent barrel life, and will shoot a 162gr bullet at 3000-3100fps with very flat trajectory. Once you step up to the 30 cals to get the same trajectory, you need to use 200+Gr bullets with way more powder behind them and you’re talking huge recoil.
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The 7mm is fabulous in every way. I have a 7mm-08, .280 Remington, and 7 mag.
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The .284 WInchester was created for the Model 88 lever rifle I think.... and that's a rifle that I wish we could still buy.
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I've always loved the 7x57. Never shot any of the other 7mms but I do love that 7x57.
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I've owned a Ruger 77 target rifle in the .280 Remington caliber since 1987 and I've always loved the way it shoots. I load/reload my ammo for all my pistol and rifle calibers and I had the barrel replaced on the .280 Rem 8 years ago, the rifle will out-last me.
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My first rifle was a Model 93 Spanish Mauser in 7x57mm, my favorite round was Winchester Western 7x57mm, 175 grain soft point.
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I love the 7mm-08 for mule deer and elk.
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I love the 7mm Rem Mag! Its the first centerfire I got when I started shooting as a teen. I think it provides a great balance of power, flat trajectory and recoil all in on package! There are better cartridges out there but in my opinion few give as good a balance in performance at an economical price or gun selection.
