7 MM REM. MAG.

7 mm Remington Magnum has been in service since 1962 and remains one of the most widely used magnum rifle calibres in the world. Its flat trajectory lets you take confident shots across fields and wide clearcuts, and an 11 g bullet carries enough energy for every hoofed game species hunted in Lithuania.

Who these cartridges are for

These cartridges suit hunters who want one rifle to cover everything from roe deer to moose. The 11 g (170 grain) bullet pairs a flat trajectory with deep penetration, so the shot stays dependable from a high seat at 200 metres and at close range on a driven hunt alike. Recoil is stronger than in standard calibres, but regular range practice makes it manageable.

Cartridges for different hunting situations

Both loads in this category carry 11 g bonded bullets that keep most of their weight even after striking bone. That construction covers most field situations, from a quiet evening over a feeding site to a fast shot in a driven hunt where the animal is moving and the distance is short.

High seat hunting

Long evenings in a high seat usually end with a single shot at 150 to 200 metres. The flat trajectory reduces range estimation errors, and the Norma Oryx bullet expands in a controlled way after impact.

Stalking open ground

Distances change by the minute when you stalk meadows and clearcuts. Magnum velocity lets you hold the same point of aim over a wider band of ranges, so you correct less often when a chance appears suddenly.

Driven hunts

On a driven hunt the bullet has to work at short range, where impact speed is high. The Sako Hammerhead SP opens fast through its soft point, while the bonded core holds together when it meets a shoulder.

The biggest game

For moose or a heavy boar, pick deep penetration. The Oryx design keeps its weight, drives through muscle and bone, and often leaves an exit wound that makes tracking a hit animal easier.

How to choose your 7mm Rem. Mag. load

Start by matching the load to the game you hunt most and the distances typical of your ground, then test how the cartridge groups from your own barrel. The same factory load shoots differently in different rifles, so make the final decision at the range before the season, not from a product page.

1. Define your main quarry: roe deer take a fast-expanding bullet, moose call for deep penetration.
2. Estimate your usual shooting distance in the areas you hunt.
3. Buy a box of each load and compare groups at 100 metres.
4. Once you settle on a load, stay with it; every change means zeroing the rifle again.

Practical advice in the field

A magnum calibre forgives small errors in range estimation, not gaps in marksmanship. Zero your rifle with the exact load you will hunt with, and check where the first shot from a cold barrel lands, because that single shot is the one that counts when game steps out of cover. Keep cartridges dry and out of loose pockets, since dented bullet tips shift the point of impact. In winter, check that your magazine and bolt run with gloves on, and separate cartridges that got wet from fresh ones after the hunt.

Sako and Norma

This category holds factory ammunition from two Scandinavian makers: Finnish Sako with the Hammerhead SP bullet and Swedish Norma with the Oryx. Both companies have loaded hunting ammunition for decades, both are familiar names among Lithuanian hunters, and both 11 g loads here are built for large hoofed game. The Hammerhead opens quickly and transfers energy fast, which suits driven hunts. The Oryx has its front core bonded to the jacket, so it holds its shape through bone and reaches the vitals from awkward angles.

If you also shoot other calibres this season, browse our 7x57, 6.5x55, .243 Win. and .223 Rem. cartridges. If you are unsure which bullet fits your hunting ground, write to us and we will advise.