gemmellsc
Posted 1251640154
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I'm looking to build a 7mm that will fire the 162gr A-max up to the 168gr Berger at about 2950-3000fps out of a 24-26" barrel. Will the .284 do this, or do I have to step up to the WSM or RSAUM?
zuba
Posted 1251643666
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I'm shooting a 17.5" barreled handgun in 7wsm and almost hitting those velocities, I worked up to 2900 with a 168. Personally I'd go with a wsm or saum...
walkertexasranger
Posted 1251644853
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.284 will be fine for your purpose.
Sendero_man
Posted 1251650605
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7mm Rem. Mag is another great option.
M700
Posted 1251729625
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A lot of shooters tend to overlook the good old 7mm Rem mag anymore because it's not fashionable with that big ol' belt on it...
gemmellsc
Posted 1251734146
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Thanks for all the feedback. It looks like anything from a .284 will do the trick then. I like the idea of the .284 and the short mags due to being able to use a short action and the stock options are a lot more plentiful. I really like the SAUM, but it looks like it may be a dying breed.
Sendero_man
Posted 1251824798
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one thing that stinks about the short action is if you load the longer higher BC bullets and seat them out, you'll have to single feed them or switch out bottom metal and still might encounter only loading to mag lengths.
gemmellsc
Posted 1251909194
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Senderoman,
