About this episode
SHOW NOTES: 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 Segment: MAKING THE SHOT, brought to you by Browning SO, WHICH CARTRIDGE IS BETTER? SUPPORT THE PODCAST AT WWW.PATREON.COM/BACKCOUNTRY Contact and follow Backcountry Hunting Podcast on Instagram Follow host Joseph von Benedikt on Instagram Contact us via email