I have been getting more and more interested in adding a new rifle to the stable. I have been becoming more and more intrigued at the idea of a 7 SAUM. I'd prefer to use a Savage action, but it isn't a requirement. It also seems like a long action is the way to go to aid in seating the longer bullets like the 180 grain Bergers. I am not sure on the usability of WSM bolt heads and magazines, although the dimensions look like they should be close enough to not matter. What I'm looking for in a setup is really just limited to caliber and using detachable box magazines if possible. Any guidance on this potential build? It would be geared more toward tactical competitions but also may have the possibility of some hunting out of state.
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You'll need to load the Bergers longer than magazine length if you want the best performance from that bullet.
You'll need to load the Bergers longer than magazine length if you want the best performance from that bullet.
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I was thinking long action for that reason.
I was thinking long action for that reason.
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I know of several guys who run the WSM/SAUM chamberings in a long action and feed from a DBM. I don't think you'll have a problem as long as you use a smith who knows what he's doing.
I know of several guys who run the WSM/SAUM chamberings in a long action and feed from a DBM. I don't think you'll have a problem as long as you use a smith who knows what he's doing.
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It looks like I could get a good start getting something along the lines of a .300 Win mag for a base, as it appears that the 7SAUM can use those magazines. So maybe a 111 with CDI bottom metal might be a good place to start.
It looks like I could get a good start getting something along the lines of a .300 Win mag for a base, as it appears that the 7SAUM can use those magazines. So maybe a 111 with CDI bottom metal might be a good place to start.
