Backcountry Cartridge Shootout: 280 Ackley vs. 7mm Rem Mag

Mar 13, 2020

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Intro: Western hunting and shooting situations vary widely. Consider these scenarios... (listen)

It behooves hunters to have a rifle and cartridge suitable for any task. These cartridges are two of the best for all-around work on the broad spectrum of Western big game. 

.280 Ackley Improved vs. 7mm Remington Magnum

HISTORY

• 7mm Rem Mag
• .280 Ackley Improved

WHY IS THE 7MM/.284 CALIBER SO SIGNIFICANT?

• Best in class ballistics at acceptable recoil levels
• Just inside the cusp of what is really capable for almost all North American big game, including elk, moose, and the biggest black bears
• • Adequate projectile weight
  • Adequate frontal diameter
  • Outstanding aerodynamics
• Popular 7mm's range from 7mm-08 to 28 Nosler

PROS & CONS of the .280 Ackley vs. the "Seven-Mag"

7MM REMINGTON MAGNUM

• Advantages
• Disadvantages

.280 ACKLEY IMPROVED

• Advantages
• Disadvantages

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SO, WHICH CARTRIDGE IS BETTER? 

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