Earlier this fall, i lugged an older sako aiii in a custom fiberglass stock around in elk hunting country that i know for a fact weights in at 7 pounds9 ounces bare rifle and stock. For instance, a current production winchester model 70 sporter chambered in 325 wsm weighs about 7. Extensive information about rifle cartridge trajectory. Remington model 700 long range bolt action rifle 7. In order to hit a distant target a rifle must be correctly sightedin, and to accomplish that the shooter must have some working knowledge of the bullets trajectory. The 7mm wsm is an effective and emphatic killer of medium game out to intermediate long ranges, producing best results inside 700 yards, much like the. Sightingin a hunting rifle to hit a certain number of inches high at 100 yards or 100 meters maximizes the point blank range of the rifle and cartridge and is superior to zeroing at a fixed distance like 200 yards.
Different rifles seldom produce identical performance, even with the same load. Trying to figure out if you had a scope zero in at 100 how it would drop from 100500. They also sell rifle scopes to use with their software. It is a member of the belted magnum family that is directly derived from the venerable. When it works, the software is very powerful, but we experienced multiple connectivity issues and unexplained software. The following ammunition cartridge ballistics information and chart can be used to approximately compare. Like the bound and ebook versions, the hornady reloading app provides all the information needed to successfully reload a variety of rifle and handgun cartridges.
Bibliography calculators downloads lengths hardware software statistics topics. Our calculator creates a proper ballistics trajectory chart that details range, drop, velocity, energy fps, wind drift, and time. Please note, the following information reflects the estimated average ballistics for each caliber and does not pertain to a particular manufacturer, bullet weight, o. If you own a 7mm rem mag, its easy to produce 7mm rem mag ballistics reports using shoot. Ballistic is the definitive ballistics trajectory calculator for ios devices, intended for serious shooters who want a serious and seriously accurate application. Kestrel 5700 ballistics weather meter with hornady 4dof. Sep 01, 2011 the only problem with sighting a rifle in so close is bullet yaw. This article shall provide you with essential information about 7mm remington magnum and. Jul 23, 2018 the author analyzed the 7x57 mauser, 7mm08 remington. Bill mcdonald, who have written all sierra software since 1970, also wrote infinity version 7. Our ballistics program is currently being reworked and transfered here. To see how different weights, bc, and speeds impact performance, check out and download the free pointblank v2.
Btw if you set your 7mm mag to hit point of aim at 100 yards you are giving up part of the potential of that cartridge, as that is not the optimum trajectory for that cartridge. There are dozens of loads for any given bullet weight in any cartridge that will produce different velocity and energy figures. Feb 26, 2008 february 26th, 2008 free point blank ballistics software. See if you can find your cartridge at the link below. Muzzle velocity is found by using linear interpolation between two velocities measured as a fuction of temperature. Please accept our apologies for the disruption in service, we are working hard to bring this service back to you. They used the 7mm rem mag for a good number of years using ammo loaded by hsm. Thanks for using the external ballistic calculator from that accurately details all aspects of the bullets trajectory the millisecond it leaves the guns barrel. The following is a 500 yard 7mm rem magnum ballistic chart that was created using our free online ballistic calculator and details all aspects of the bullets trajectory from the millisecond it leaves the barrel until the time it reaches the 500 yd mark. The secret service eventually migrated to the 300 win mag and since then the 7mm has really only been minimally used in the sniping. Infinity version 7 exterior ballistic software sierras infinity exterior ballistic computer software version 7 provides multiple trajectory charts and graphics, point blank range, calculate zero, uphilldownhill shooting, maximum range, minute of angle, profiled wind, improved atmospherics, revised print formats trajectory in mils and more.
On s ballistics page, youll find the excellent jbm ballistics program. Also please note that you may find the ballistic coefficients listed here differ slightly from those you may have seen published elsewhere. Sightingin a hunting rifle to hit a certain number of inches high at 100 yards or 100 meters maximizes the point. Please remeasure this distance for your combination of weapon and rifle scope. In order to hit a distant target a rifle must be correctly sightedin, and to accomplish. This belted cartridge conveniently fits in a standard length action and produces great ballistics with a wide selection of bullet styles and weights doing it all with very manageable recoil its no wonder this cartridge continues to be popular. How to true trajectory drop charts for 7mm rem mag shooters. In that article, dan emphasizes the importance of a good ballistic calculator, explaining that many great shooters still use a firing solution app or solver from their phone, but one of the first big buys that jarecke recommends outside of your rifle and optic is a standalone ballistics calculator. Personally, i believe that the 7mm remington magnum is one of the very best cartridges available for western hunters. The 7 mm weatherby mag is my favorite for two reasons. Moa rifles evolution 7mm rem mag stainless nightforce nxs 5. The main thing is to match the most accurate bullet from your rifle to the game you plan to harvest. The 7mm rem mag is another specialized cartridge that deserves comprehensive ballistics analysis using shoot.
Free point blank ballistics software daily bulletin. The original purpose of the belted magnum concept taken from the. I calculated this using handgun setting to show you the short range trajectory. Ballistics app software if you own a 7mm rem mag, its easy to produce 7mm rem mag ballistics reports using shoot. The 7mm remington magnum is one of the most popular magnums ever produced. Before you buy your next rifle, see how they compare. Rifle trajectory table by chuck hawks in order to hit a distant target a rifle must be correctly sightedin, and to accomplish that the shooter must have some working knowledge of the bullets trajectory. Moa rifles evolution 7mm rem mag long range hunting forum.
I actually started by looking at the 300 win mag, and after pouring over ballistic tables i started thinking about a 7mm stw or even a 300 win mag necked down to a. October 10, 2012 the following is a 500 yard 7mm rem magnum ballistic chart that was created using our free online ballistic calculator and details all aspects of the bullets trajectory from the millisecond it leaves the barrel until the time it reaches the 500 yd mark. Three ways to get the hornady handbook of cartridge reloading. One of the more desirable features of the wsm is that rifles can be fitted with a suppressor maintaining the same length and weight as a standard 26 barreled 7mm remington magnum. The retumbo give me a little more velocity but maybe only 20 40 fps, however the h is more consistent in es and accuracy. I found a reference to some windows software at the hornady site, but it seemed to be the reloading manuals on disk. Combining the finest components with gamechanging innovation, remington engineers are moving closer to perfection round by round. Thats right, the program is absolutely free, forever not just for a trial period. By chuck hawks in order to hit a distant target a rifle must be correctly sightedin, and to accomplish that the shooter must have some working knowledge of the bullets trajectory. We carry 7mm winchester short mag caliber rifles for sale in our online gun shop, including hunting rifles, tactical rifles, and more. The united states special operations command socom has selected. It probably just means that the same pellets have been tested with different air rifles at different muzzle velocities and in different ways.
Id like to use hornady 162 eld x bullets and was curious if anyone has any experience with this newer bullet. Density is calculated using input density altitudes. Compare all 7mm remington magnum ammunition manufacturers on one easy to read chart. We stock browning blr rifles, remington rifles, marlin rifles, savage rifles, winchester rifles, howa rifles, tikka rif. Ballistics charts ballistic tables for remington, federal.
Youll find 300 win mag ballistics, 308 ballistics, 3006 ballistics, 223 ballistics, 243 ballistics, 3030 ballistics and much more. Calculations were corrected to standard temperature 59f15c and pressure 29. I already have h4381 for powder but still need primers. Lets run a quick ballistic comparison and see the tale of the tape. The 7mm rem mag is equally versatile in woods situations as it is at long range. However, the table below gives a reasonably accurate comparison of the basic ballistics of most popular rifle cartridges. Print out a copy of the 22 wmr ballistics chart and keep as a guide. American rifleman ballistic software for longrange shooting. While we initially did not include the 7mm rem mag in our ammo section, it actually does have a sniper history, primarily with the us secret service. I dont shoot 7mm mag, but i could tell you what height.
Renowned sierra ballistic consultants ted almgren and dr. For hunting use i was able to put the crosshairs on anything from 100 too 400 yards and hit my target. Horus vision a number of software packages for pdas. The 7mm rem mag is another specialized cartridge that deserves comprehensive ballistics analysis. You can get it hitting dead center at 50 yds ab its likely to be off by an inch or more at 100. Please accept our apologies for the disruption in service, we are working hard to bring. The 7mm rem mag produces high power but at a recoil level that hunters can either tolerate or learn to tolerate. Compared to what the software is telling me, i either have a higher poi at 100yds about 0. Complete 7mm remington magnum winchester ammunition ballistics chart. Calculate a trajectory card from bullet, velocity, firearm and atmospheric parameters. Get all the 22 wmr ammo ballistics information for 15 popular rounds in a easy to read format. Have brass as well nothing fancy just federal brass from the factory loads i shot i my rifle.
To get the most from this magnum cartridge, you need to know 300 win mag ballistics. Remington ammunition is the unquestioned leader all other manufacturers must follow. Its important to understand the ballistics of 22 wmr and using this bullet ballistic coefficient chart will help you. Casing image above is an artist rendering and not a real photo of. The website offers point blank ballistics and reloading software free of charge. This rifle has less than 120 rounds shot through it and has been trajectory validated out to yds using hsm trophy gold ammunition 168. I know there is a lot that could change it but how much will a 7 mm rem mag bullet drop each 100 yards out to 400500 yards. Here is a ballistics chart for the 7mm remington magnum, as well as history information, and cartridge uses. What about remaining velocity for this 7mm rem mag at 500 yards. It is a windows xp based program and has not been tested on previous versions of windows.
Im using strelok pro software and cant get the drop charts to match up real well. It does not matter if you shoot factory 300 win mag ammo or reload for the 300 win mag, its essential to use ballistics software like shoot. Ive used both h and retumbo in 7 rem mag with 168 gr berger classic hunters, ww brass, wlrm primer, 26 barrel. The federal ballistics calculator lets you quickly determine the trajectory for any rifle or handgun load, and save data for an unlimited number of loads. At there is free ballistic software you can download that will give you a good idea of what the trajectory will be at varying velocities or you could buy quickload software. Output can be displayed on a laptop pc, as well as the lcd readout on the pvm21s display unit. Barsness books cant recall which one right now, maybe the handloading book. The pairing of a popular rifle with a hard hitting, accurate long distance cartridge sold it, and generations of sport shooters and hunters have come to love the 7mm rem mag. You can compare up to i think 12 bulletscartridges and see them on a graph. November 17th, 2014 sierra infinity 7 ballistics software video shows features. I realize that is a little bit lighter than a sporter weight 700 sps in 7mm mag which weighs 7 58 pounds 7 pounds10 ounces according to remington.
Please share, like, and tweet this page and others to show your support. It is a simple interface and display see image below. The 7mm remington magnum rifle cartridge was introduced as a commercially available round in 1962, along with the new remington model 700 boltaction rifle. The vast majority of hunters worldwide prefer bolt action rifles.
The roosian round has more velocity, the treinta has bullet weight. Ammunition that ships immediately at sportsmans guide for great selection and value. The only problem with sighting a rifle in so close is bullet yaw. If you are shooting deer size and smaller and inside of 400 yds the 140 grain bullets work very well. This does not mean that either number is necessarily incorrect. This not only calculates bullet trajectory with great precision, but will also output clicks so you can create your own comeup chart to keep with your rifle. Combining complete onsite environmental measurements with the precise trajectory solutions of. Use our ballistics chart to find the firing specifics on your 7mm remington magnum ammo. Being able to displayrecord info directly to a laptop pc is great. Therefore, the figures in any ballistics table should be taken as approximate. You will need to know the ballistics coeffiecent of your pellet.
I have the following actual field poi numbers for a 7mm rem mag. The velocity and energy figures in this table are taken from various sources including the federal, remington, weatherby and winchester ammunition guides and the 9th edition of the book cartridges of the world by frank c. Cannot understand why this rifle shoots as well as it does. Ballistic calculates trajectory, windage, velocity, energy, lead, and bullet flight time for any valid range. If you want to know the specifics on how your ammo is firing, use guide outdoors ballistics charts and ammo charts to hit any target, anywhere.