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Re: Caliber decision.
The 7mag is a good LR round. Get a good base, rings and glass and try her out then decide.
Not sure on the resale, I would not invest in a rig with that being a factor, build what you want. If it were me building a LR rig from the ground up, I'd have to go with a 6mmBR or .264 for a AR15 or .260 in a bolt gun or AR10.
The 7mag is a good LR round. Get a good base, rings and glass and try her out then decide.
Not sure on the resale, I would not invest in a rig with that being a factor, build what you want. If it were me building a LR rig from the ground up, I'd have to go with a 6mmBR or .264 for a AR15 or .260 in a bolt gun or AR10.
Re: Caliber decision.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 346ci</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The 7mag is a good LR round. Get a good base, rings and glass and try her out then decide.</div></div>
The barrel that is on it is old an a sporter. Going to switch it anyway.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 346ci</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The 7mag is a good LR round. Get a good base, rings and glass and try her out then decide.</div></div>
The barrel that is on it is old an a sporter. Going to switch it anyway.
Re: Caliber decision.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rgvt4</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 346ci</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The 7mag is a good LR round. Get a good base, rings and glass and try her out then decide.</div></div>
The barrel that is on it is old an a sporter. Going to switch it anyway. </div></div>
I still would consider a 7mm Mag over a .300 Win mag. http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2011/07/30-caliber-vs-7mm-for-long-range-litz-offers-analysis/
It's been around for a long time and there is beaucoup brass around. Although not a major consideration, you know it will work with your bolt and mag box or DBM.
Of course you don't have to stay with LA calibers, I'm sure most SA rounds can be made work, you just gotta do more work.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rgvt4</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 346ci</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The 7mag is a good LR round. Get a good base, rings and glass and try her out then decide.</div></div>
The barrel that is on it is old an a sporter. Going to switch it anyway. </div></div>
I still would consider a 7mm Mag over a .300 Win mag. http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2011/07/30-caliber-vs-7mm-for-long-range-litz-offers-analysis/
It's been around for a long time and there is beaucoup brass around. Although not a major consideration, you know it will work with your bolt and mag box or DBM.
Of course you don't have to stay with LA calibers, I'm sure most SA rounds can be made work, you just gotta do more work.
Re: Caliber decision.
Passing on the 6.5's?
If you are in CO the 7mm bullets should transition the sound barrier fine. At near sea level elevations, the 7mm can have issues with transition and the 300 WM would be recommended at over the 7mm at certain distances. The 7mm will eat barrels faster, but that's just a cost of the game. I'd stick with the 7mm and get some 180s.
Passing on the 6.5's?
If you are in CO the 7mm bullets should transition the sound barrier fine. At near sea level elevations, the 7mm can have issues with transition and the 300 WM would be recommended at over the 7mm at certain distances. The 7mm will eat barrels faster, but that's just a cost of the game. I'd stick with the 7mm and get some 180s.
Re: Caliber decision.
I am in the process right now to convert an old remy 700 in 300 win mag to a 338 edge, took me 6 months of deliberating and shooting a friend's edge a few times at ranges i never reached before to make up my mind.
good luck with your project.
I am in the process right now to convert an old remy 700 in 300 win mag to a 338 edge, took me 6 months of deliberating and shooting a friend's edge a few times at ranges i never reached before to make up my mind.
good luck with your project.
Re: Caliber decision.
If you reload I would stay with 7mm to avoid the cost of buying new reloading gear. If not, I tend to see a greater selection of 300 WM ammo choices.
If you reload I would stay with 7mm to avoid the cost of buying new reloading gear. If not, I tend to see a greater selection of 300 WM ammo choices.
Re: Caliber decision.
I've had a couple 7 mag LR rifles. The only thing I didn't like about them is you tend to piss through barrels. If you don't mind a $5-600 dollar rebarrel every couple years then it's a great choice. Moderate recoil with really good ballistics.
I've had a couple 7 mag LR rifles. The only thing I didn't like about them is you tend to piss through barrels. If you don't mind a $5-600 dollar rebarrel every couple years then it's a great choice. Moderate recoil with really good ballistics.
Re: Caliber decision.
7RM is a badass cartridge, only downsides <span style="font-weight: bold">in my opinion are:</span>
Long action
Hard on barrels
If the intent is <span style="font-weight: bold">real</span> long range (1000+ yards), it is a great choice...but for use at 1000 yards and IN, I think it's some pretty serious overkill. A lot of other, more moderate cartridges out there that will nicely take you to 1000 while not consuming barrels and powder like the 7RM. They'll also yield less muzzleblast and recoil.
7RM is a badass cartridge, only downsides <span style="font-weight: bold">in my opinion are:</span>
Long action
Hard on barrels
If the intent is <span style="font-weight: bold">real</span> long range (1000+ yards), it is a great choice...but for use at 1000 yards and IN, I think it's some pretty serious overkill. A lot of other, more moderate cartridges out there that will nicely take you to 1000 while not consuming barrels and powder like the 7RM. They'll also yield less muzzleblast and recoil.
Re: Caliber decision.
Stick with the 7mm. Great selection of high BC bullets. 7mm mag shooting 180's will be a sweet long range performer.
Stick with the 7mm. Great selection of high BC bullets. 7mm mag shooting 180's will be a sweet long range performer.
Re: Caliber decision.
I feel that a 7mm Rem Mag is a great long range round and should not be overlooked.
I feel that a 7mm Rem Mag is a great long range round and should not be overlooked.
