My friend, I get 3075 fps from my rem mag with a 168 grain bullet, 26 inch barrel.
That's more than 150 fps faster than a 7x61 with an 8 grain heavier bullet. You can't say they're equal when you're comparing a 24 inch barrel to a 26 inch barrel. You don't need decades of experience to know that.
Also the 168 is a great hunting bullet as well. I've taken a bull elk with it and two moose. One big bull and a cow at 476 yards.
I'm still thinking 7 PRC.
That's more than 150 fps faster than a 7x61 with an 8 grain heavier bullet. You can't say they're equal when you're comparing a 24 inch barrel to a 26 inch barrel. You don't need decades of experience to know that.
Also the 168 is a great hunting bullet as well. I've taken a bull elk with it and two moose. One big bull and a cow at 476 yards.
I'm still thinking 7 PRC.