The cartridge was developed for the Unlimited Class in the sport of Metallic silhouette shooting.
Later it was introduced in the Remington Model XB-40 single-shot bolt-action rifle, which was specifically designed for the benchrest shooting community.
[1] As a hunting cartridge it is adequate for smaller deer species and ranges under 150 yd (140 m).
The 7mm BR Remington, however, was conceived as a competitive handgun cartridge for Metallic Shooting.
[1] It has enough energy and momentum to knock down targets out to 200 yd (180 m) and has had some success in that particular shooting discipline.