Help choosing a new hunting caliber.

[Buck Rub Jr]

I picked the 7mm. My son got a 300 win mag. Both have good BCs. A little less recoil in the 7mm. Both have killed animals at greater than 300 yards. Maybe you should just save and buy them both.

That would be nice  but I think I値l go one rifle and one trailer so I can start adventuring out of state more. That値l be a whole new deal for me too, that will be fun to figure out lol

[Karl Blanchard]

Getting a rifle threaded for a brake is pretty cheap. I wouldnt let a lack of a brake deter you from a rifle. Not to mention most brakes on factory rifles are some cheap thing that does little for recoil but makes lots of noise

[Stein]

I really hate to say it, but anything north of 30-06 will fit the bill.  If it were me, I would go 300 win mag, I just like proven, available and common options.


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[Buck Rub Jr]

Getting a rifle threaded for a brake is pretty cheap. I wouldnt let a lack of a brake deter you from a rifle. Not to mention most brakes on factory rifles are some cheap thing that does little for recoil but makes lots of noise

Being loud and looking cool is the goal though right? Lol
I think I remember seeing a thread not too long ago that it was about $150 or so on average? I値l have to look into what people say about those weatherby Accubrakes.

[Karl Blanchard]

Getting a rifle threaded for a brake is pretty cheap. I wouldnt let a lack of a brake deter you from a rifle. Not to mention most brakes on factory rifles are some cheap thing that does little for recoil but makes lots of noise

Being loud and looking cool is the goal though right? Lol
I think I remember seeing a thread not too long ago that it was about $150 or so on average? I値l have to look into what people say about those weatherby Accubrakes.

I'm a radial brake hater so it'd be a hard pass for me on the weatherby accubrake . For what they upcharge for a brake and FL camo, you could get a standard stainless one, thread it, add a beast 4 port and have money leftover

[Bango skank]

Getting a rifle threaded for a brake is pretty cheap. I wouldnt let a lack of a brake deter you from a rifle. Not to mention most brakes on factory rifles are some cheap thing that does little for recoil but makes lots of noise

Being loud and looking cool is the goal though right? Lol
I think I remember seeing a thread not too long ago that it was about $150 or so on average? I値l have to look into what people say about those weatherby Accubrakes.

I'm a radical brake hater so it'd be a hard pass for me on the weatherby accubrake . For what they upcharge for a brake and FL camo, you could get a standard stainless one, thread it, add a beast 4 port and have money leftover

But all the cool kids will laugh at you if your rifle doesnt have a matching camo pattern with your "clothing system."

[kselkhunter]

With that Vanguard rifle, a scope, ammo clip, and sling and you're in the 8.5 to 9lbs range for carrying/shooting weight.   Might not need a brake depending on your size and recoil tolerance.   

[greenhead_killer]

I知 in the boat of 7mm fans. I致e shot moose, elk, deer, and sheep with mine. Comes down to placement and bullet style. It痴 a great all around rifle and recoil is easily manageable without a muzzle break. Good luck in your search.

[Eric M]

I picked the 7mm. My son got a 300 win mag. Both have good BCs. A little less recoil in the 7mm. Both have killed animals at greater than 300 yards. Maybe you should just save and buy them both.

That would be nice  but I think I値l go one rifle and one trailer so I can start adventuring out of state more. That値l be a whole new deal for me too, that will be fun to figure out lol

You mentioned doing more deer than other stuff. I think you would get plenty of use out of the 7mm for deer and antelope. Its also plenty deadly on bear and elk. Its also a lot easier to shoot groups at the range.

[Bofire]

It dosen't matter, 270 thru 300 or 338 all work and the animals interviewed could not tell which bullet killed them. Just get a cool gun you like and go hunt.
Carl

[b23]

I own a 7mm rem mag and have enough experience with 300 & 338 to say although I wont likely change any time soon, if it were me just getting started, Id go 300wsm and not look back......ditch the belt.  case head separation on belted cases seems to be the cause of short brass life for us.  And no, not amped up loads by any means.

Fake news!
Your case head separation wasn稚 caused by the belt. The belt makes exactly zero difference if you size your brass to fit your chamber.

OP, both the 7 rm and the 300 win would make great all around hunting cartridges for you.

Not trying to pick sides here but it's true, case head separation has nothing to do with the case being belted or not, and is nearly always the result of improper over sizing and repeatedly pushing the shoulder back to far.

As for a one gun do all, I've always been a big fan of 30 Cals so that's the direction I'd lean.  The new 300 PRC would be a good choice for a one gun do all cartridge.

[Mulie87]

Ditto, 300 win/short or 7mm. 300 if you want the heavier bullets for the biggest of animals.

[walter351]

I think it is more of a personal preference than anything. Proper bullet construction and shot placement equals dead elk. I have a 300 wby Mark v and 7mm rem mag tikka t3 that I primarily use for elk. I could interchange them at will and never blink an eye on if it will do the job. I actually find myself looking at overall weight of the gun and how many miles I have to hike when making my choice between the two.

[MADMAX]

I sure like the Kimber mountain ascent I purchased in 270 WSM
And hard to beat a .257 Weatherby mag for deer but for elk I think too light

[The Big Game Hunter]

I'm a fan of the .300 Win Mag myself (the 300 WSM is also a good choice), but there's not a darn thing wrong with the 7mm Rem Mag either. I think it really comes down to whether you're a 7mm or a .30 cal kind of guy.
You can read more in depth about each cartridge below if you so choose.
https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/7mm-rem-mag-vs-300-win-mag/
https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/300-win-mag-vs-338-lapua-vs-338-win-mag/
https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/winchester-short-magnum-270-wsm-7mm-wsm-300-wsm-325-wsm/