7 SAUM Short Action Ultralight Mountain Rifle Build and Loading Help

[Ishootgunssometimes]

Really? That's concerning. I'll have to read more about the failures.

Which action on your 7 SAUM?

Defiance Renegade

 

[Soskop]

Defiance Renegade

Which length?

How do you like the renegade?

 

[Ishootgunssometimes]

Which length?

How do you like the renegade?

Short action. It’s my first build. Proof Research stock. It’s awesome I found good loads with every bullet and powder combo I have.

I plink on a 5” plate at 500 yards. Wish my range went further. I might have to hike a mountain to shoot further.

 

[Soskop]

Short action. It’s my first build. Proof Research stock. It’s awesome I plink on a 5” plate at 500 yards. Wish my range went further. I might have to hike a mountain to shoot further.

Are your loads limited in OAL by your mag size? That's what has be slightly worried. I think the magazine i will have to run with my chassis will be 2.940" COAL

 

[Ishootgunssometimes]

Are your loads limited in OAL by your mag size? That's what has be slightly worried. I think the magazine i will have to run with my chassis will be 2.940" COAL

Ya I just load to mag length

 

[Soskop]

Ya I just load to mag length

What mags are you using?

 

[Ishootgunssometimes]

I’ve been using a BDL but getting my stock inletted for M5 BDM. Going to use Hawkins Hunter mags. Sounds like they’re the best. I’m having feeding issues with my BDL.

 

[Soskop]

I’ve been using a BDL but getting my stock inletted for M5 BDM. Going to use Hawkins Hunter mags. Sounds like they’re the best. I’m having feeding issues with my BDL.

I've heard nothing but great things about the Hawkins Hunter mags

I'm doing RMA chassis, so I have to go with an AICS mag

 

[Cp004]

Here is where I am at:

Mack Brothers Element Short Action: 19.8oz (1.2375lbs)

Chambered in 6.5PRC
Barrel still undecided

Pork Sword Chassis: 9.3oz
Folding stock: 12oz
Chassis forend: 4.8oz
Chassis Grip:4oz
Pork Sword total: 30.1oz (1.881lbs)

MDT HNT26 Folding Chassis: 32oz (2lbs)

Otter Creek Hydrogen K: 6.7oz (.419lbs)

Total on Pork Sword without barrel: 56.6oz (3.5375lbs)

Lots of room for a super light barrel and optics and still be ultralight in my opinion

I would consider the hydrogen S over the K if you haven’t already made the purchase. I’ve got a K on a 7prc and reduction in sound is pretty bad compared to the S.