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I have a really good deal on a weatherby vanguard s2 in 7mm rem mag that if I let this one slip through I will kick my self. I really didn’t want to go with 7mm because it’s so “popular” but the deal is too good to let go. What is the real world practicality of the 7mm hunting game animals in Canada? Is it excessive on deer? Is it ok for thick hide lose moose and elk? I know it will drop anything on the continent. And I realize the two keys to ethical kills are shot placement and bullet selection, but what are the real work field results? And your thoughts? Specially for hunting western Canada. Is it a flexible enough of a cartirage that you can load it down light for deer and load it up heavy for elk, swamp donkey and bear? Or is it a picky eater and kind of had a sweet tooth for what it likes?
 
If I had to use one cartridge for all North American hunting, I would have no issues using a 7mmremmag. My g to cartridge since 1990, has been the 7mmstw.
 
I used an old Parker Hale 7mm Rem Magnum for years for all my big-game hunting and you can't go wrong with it. Deer, moose, Elk it is good for everything. My go to round was 160 grain Nosler Partition.
I've never had a big problem with losing meat either but almost always try to take good shots at the vitals.
The Vanguard S2's are great rifles as well, I have one in .308
I think you should go buy that rifle immediately if not sooner!!:rolleyes:
 
7mm rem mag has been my go to for 20 plus years now. I use it for whitetail, moose, elk, caribou and have shot black bear with it too, though I usually use my bow for that. For the last number of years I’ve been using the 150 grain Barnes TTSX and have been extremely happy with the performance. Is it overkill for deer? I don’t think so. Sure there’ll be meat loss from a shoulder hit but you’ll get that from any cartridge when bigger bones are impacted. It certainly doesn’t leave a person under gunned on bigger framed ungulates either. In my mind it is a very versatile cartridge.
 
I would have no qualms hunting anything, anywhere in NA with my 7mm Rem mag. 160 Partiton or Accubond and go forth and kill game. If you feel the need for different loadss for different game the 7mm shines here too. Any number of bullets could also fill the role of deer to moose/bears.
Factory ammo is easy to find if you don't handload. It is slightly boring but it works.
 
If I didn’t have a .280 as my do everything rifle I’d have a 7mmRem. Obviously .280Ackley is the ideal choice as it’s cooler and has no belt but a guy could live with a 7mag if need be :)




(Please note the above post contains sarcasm)
 
Redneck107 said:
I have a really good deal on a weatherby vanguard s2 in 7mm rem mag that if I let this one slip through I will kick my self. I really didn’t want to go with 7mm because it’s so “popular” but the deal is too good to let go. What is the real world practicality of the 7mm hunting game animals in Canada? Is it excessive on deer? Is it ok for thick hide lose moose and elk? I know it will drop anything on the continent. And I realize the two keys to ethical kills are shot placement and bullet selection, but what are the real work field results? And your thoughts? Specially for hunting western Canada. Is it a flexible enough of a cartirage that you can load it down light for deer and load it up heavy for elk, swamp donkey and bear? Or is it a picky eater and kind of had a sweet tooth for what it likes?
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Buy It, you’ll only regret it in the morning....
This free opinion is based on you knowing you already want it.
160 grn boolits are your friend.
Rob
 
Shoots like a 270 hits like a 3006. Loaded right itll do what you ask of it.
About the only thing im not sure of is the regs for bison. I know theres a minimum standard but dont know what it is
 
brybenn said:
Shoots like a 270 hits like a 3006. Loaded right itll do what you ask of it.
About the only thing im not sure of is the regs for bison. I know theres a minimum standard but dont know what it is
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This information is/was for BC Buffalo Regs andposted for general informational purposes only.:
Bison are large animals with extensive non-vital areas. There is no substitute for a well-placedshot, however your animal will be more humanely taken and the margin for error will be reduced by the use of suitable firearms. Rifles must fire a minimum 175 grain bullet which retains 2800 joules (2000 foot pounds) or more energy at 100 meters. That energy will be of best use if you get close to your selected bison before shooting. If you are unsure of the ballistic characteristics of your particular rifle and ammunition, the ammunition manufacturers publish them and most retailers will have the Tables for your reference.

Dont let the practicality sway you from not buying this firearm, you did say "that if I let this one slip through I will kick my self." & but the deal is too good to let go.
Buy it, shoot it and if the Weatherby S2 doesnt tickle the itch you scratched you can flip it for what you paid or maybe make a dollar or two (if it is a really good deal).
You will be able to reach out and touch them deer in the flat lands...
You know that old joke about watching your neighbors dog run away for three days cause the land is so flat, well you'll still be able to reach out there at day 2 and tag that dog with the 7mm if you wanted to.
Good Luck with your dilemma.
Rob
 
Go for it. Great rifle, good all around calibre in N/A especially out west. 160gr Partitions, Accubonds, etc very good all around choice. No sure I would go lighter that 150 on deer.
I had one but turned it into a 358 Norma Mag. Have a 7mmSTW currently.
 
RE 7mm Remington Magnum.
I have been hunting with a 7mm for about 50 years or more.
I have had and have all types of calibers.
I have shot over 20 Moose, 20 bears, 5 wolves and other plains game.
I never lost an animal that was properly hit with the 7mm Mag.
I sold my original Rem 700 BDL in 7mm, I bought another in a Savage FNCS with accustock and accutrigger,
IT IS TOPPED WITH A LEUPOLD 2X7 POWER SCOPE.
 
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I shoot the 7mm Rem. Mag., and my son the 7mm STW. They are great all-around cartridges, and just plain kill big game animals........coyotes too.;)
 
I grabbed an S2 in 7mm from Prophet a couple years ago that was on consignment, had a nice Elite 6-24 target scope on it, best buy I ever made. 7mm is pretty tame in these rifles, and they are accurate.
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