Hi Guys:
I’ve read lots on this forum, but never posted. I want to spec out my first custom rifle. I want something mid-weight, which will have long range capability for out West, but still light / practical for more frequent deer hunts out east. I’m thinking a 7MM SAUM with finished rifle weight of 7.5 – 8 #’s.
I really like the Surgeon actions, and realize it’s kind of ounce counting, but I would like to use the 591 WSM for weight and length reasons. I have seen some posts in the past that some favor the LA for the 7mm SAUM & WSM if you are shooting bergers or other long bullets. I want to shoot the 168 gr Berger VLDs…..I don’t really care about the slightly better ballistics of the 180 grn nor the new 7MM Berger that is supposed to be coming out soon.
My question is, can I get away with the Surgeon 591 WSM action, with the 168 gr Bergers? I don’t want to have to yank the bolt out for unloading…I’ve read some other posts on different forums about throating for bergers…can someone edumacate me on what that exactly means?
Thanks ahead for the reply.
Tony
I’ve read lots on this forum, but never posted. I want to spec out my first custom rifle. I want something mid-weight, which will have long range capability for out West, but still light / practical for more frequent deer hunts out east. I’m thinking a 7MM SAUM with finished rifle weight of 7.5 – 8 #’s.
I really like the Surgeon actions, and realize it’s kind of ounce counting, but I would like to use the 591 WSM for weight and length reasons. I have seen some posts in the past that some favor the LA for the 7mm SAUM & WSM if you are shooting bergers or other long bullets. I want to shoot the 168 gr Berger VLDs…..I don’t really care about the slightly better ballistics of the 180 grn nor the new 7MM Berger that is supposed to be coming out soon.
My question is, can I get away with the Surgeon 591 WSM action, with the 168 gr Bergers? I don’t want to have to yank the bolt out for unloading…I’ve read some other posts on different forums about throating for bergers…can someone edumacate me on what that exactly means?
Thanks ahead for the reply.
Tony