Firearms – Survival Common Sense Blog

My Remington 700 in 7 mm magnum caliber is my choice as an elk hunting rifle, but it is not the best choice for an overall self defense weapon.

Why bother to handload center-fire ammunition?

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03/18/2025

Will reloading ammunition help you save money? In my case, that’s debatable! But here is why I reload my own.

7mm Remington Magnum | Best all around big game rifle?

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10/05/2024

My Remington 700 in 7 mm Remington Magnum has always performed well. Though I bought it in 1991, and used it hard since then, it remains my go-to rifle for nasty weather big game hunts. Here is why it works for me.