7 MM Magnum

by Jim Walters
(Fromberg Montana)

I have used a Winchester 70 bolt action 7mm Magnum for over 30 years , Killed many Elk in that time. This was my choice of Caliber for many years , they do kick hard , but I have never had to go looking for any Elk I ever hit with it . Just about everyone I can remember did get a second round for sure , If it is still movin I am still shooten ... Had few that required a third round, they will always head down to some hidy hole and that is no fun to retrieve them from, This my reason for stopping him as quick and sure as possible.

Getting older now, my back hurts, my neck hurts and I have gone to a Tek 3 bolt action 300 WSM . This caliber does a good job, I believe it has just as much punch as my 7mm Mag and it is much easier on the shoulder.

The photo above is a Bull taken in the Big Hole , Wise River Montana , just a bit over 750 pounds. One in the Lungs at 200 yards and another in the Neck at 100 yards.Short shot's for Montana but he was runnin out full.