Alpha Mags with 7WSM

[jcann]

I've got a Winchester with a hinged floor plate and I'm debating going with CDI bottom metal or keeping it as is. What concerns me most is the alpha mags have a max COAL of 2.97" and my current set up has a COAL of 3.04". My rifle is strictly for hunting and I would like to have the extra round capacity for the hog population but I will also need the extra length to chase the lands in the future. What would ya'll do?

 

[Red_SC]

What is the OAL of your loads?

 

[jcann]

What is the OAL of your loads?

+\- 2.945"

 

[Barney88PDC]

You still have .025 I say if you want it, go for it.

 

[Red_SC]

You should be fine, I run the Accurate Mag version with no issues.

 

[squin]

Same here. I run 2.96 on my 7mm RSAUM in Alpha Mags with no issue. Watch your meplats though. I trim my berger hybrids to make sure they are consistent. Hybrids are pretty forgiving on jump so hopefully I don't have to chase lands.

 

[LRJammer]

I recently built a 300 WSM with a CDI bottom metal for an upcoming elk hunt and use Alpha mags for it. Go for it, works like a champ.

 

[mcfred]

Same here. I run 2.96 on my 7mm RSAUM in Alpha Mags with no issue.

Which bottom metal are you using? Do the tips hang up under the bottom of the receiver feed ramp?

 

[squin]

I'm using a Bighorn short action with Krieger 26" HV in a KMW Sentinel stock with integrated mounting block. I have not had any feeding issues.