7 Saum length

[Twistedtrucker1]

Ok now that I have decided on the counter for a Tikka prefit 7 Saum I have a few question looking for guidance on twist rate and barrel length maybe free bore new to this so debating over 24-26 inch barrel and what’s the recommended twist rate i plan on shooting 150 grain up to 175 ELDX but maybe I’ll stick to the lower grain bullet do I need to mess with free bore to shoot 175 ELDX out of a tikka .

 

[Kimber7man]

For up to 175 I’d go with a 8.5 twist. And did….

 

[Twistedtrucker1]

For up to 175 I’d go with a 8.5 twist. And did….

Ok thank you what do you recommend for length is 26inch too long and could I get more velocity

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

I had a 20” McGowen 8 twist stainless barrel on a Tikka action that shot the 175s very well.

 

[waspocrew]

Ok thank you what do you recommend for length is 26inch too long and could I get more velocity

I have a 1:8.5 twist as well. I went with a 20" barrel since I knew I'd be using a suppressor the entire time.

26" barrel is fine - not my preference, but it's up to you and your hunting style to determine if that would work for you.

 

[Twistedtrucker1]

I had a 20” McGowen 8 twist stainless barrel on a Tikka action that shot the 175s very well.

Did you have to mess with free bore at all ?

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Did you have to mess with free bore at all ?

I bought it as a used barreled action. I think the smith was told it was meant to shoot those specific bullets during the build.

 

[Twistedtrucker1]

I have a 1:8.5 twist as well. I went with a 20" barrel since I knew I'd be using a suppressor the entire time.

26" barrel is fine - not my preference, but it's up to you and your hunting style to determine if that would work for you.

Thank you appreciate your reply

I bought it as a used barreled action. I think the smith was told it was meant to shoot those specific bullets during the build.

ok cool

 

[N2TRKYS]

My 7 SAUM is a factory Remington Model Seven SS with a 22” barrel that’s 1:9.25(I believe). I shoot 160 grain Accubonds 2950 fps. I like it.

 

[Kimber7man]

Ok thank you what do you recommend for length is 26inch too long and could I get more velocity

I’m at 22”, but I also use a suppressor