7SAW Bullet

[ruger35]

I recently built a 6.5PRC on a Lone Peak Razor Ti in a long action and have been enjoying that gun, but after running across the 7SAW I really liked the cartridge. Especially running on a short action 308 bolt, which I have 3 of. Had an order in at Straight Jacket for one of their Sig Cross rifles, and decided to get it done in 7SAW.

At home it’s mostly whitetail within a couple hundred yards, but I plan on starting at least one guided hunt out west next year. Will probably start with Mule Deer. What would you experienced Western hunters recommend for a 20” SAW? I will be running suppressed so I was hoping if I ran maybe up to 175 Bergers at 2650 I’d be good. Due to this forum I have been looking at the TGK rounds as well.

 

[180ls1]

Its fun to nerd out about that stuff but the 6.5prc is a fine western caliber and your thoughts/effort/$$$ is better spend elsewhere I'm betting.

 

[ruger35]

Its fun to nerd out about that stuff but the 6.5prc is a fine western caliber and your thoughts/effort/$$$ is better spend elsewhere I'm betting.

I don’t disagree, I had already ordered the Cross in 6.5CM as a truck/range toy and got the 7SAW itch. It was minimal money to add that barrel. I really just like building guns if I’m being honest lol, my short action collection far outweighs my long actions. Scopes are just too darn expensive lol.

 

[LightFoot]

My understanding is the 7SAW performs extremely well with the 162 ELDX. I would think the 168 Berger would be great, too.

For reference, my 20” 7PRC spits a 180 ELDM a little under 2700.

I think the 162 will get you out as far as you want to shoot. That’s what I’d load for a 7SAW.


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[TxLite]

175 Berger would work but I’d probably pick the 162 eldm for that set up. Velocity would be great for a good ways out and they’ve performed well on game for a lot of folks.

For reference, my 20” 7PRC spits a 180 ELDM a little under 2700.

This is pretty slow for a 7prc unless you’re shooting Hornady factory ammo. With the right powder combo you should be able to push it quite a bit faster. My 18” is sending 180 hybrids at 2850 with N570.

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

As noted I’d look at the 162eldm, my 19” 284win shoots those ~2700fps and with the BC altitude it carries velocity out quite a ways.

 

[LightFoot]

175 Berger would work but I’d probably pick the 162 eldm for that set up. Velocity would be great for a good ways out and they’ve performed well on game for a lot of folks.

This is pretty slow for a 7prc unless you’re shooting Hornady factory ammo. With the right powder combo you should be able to push it quite a bit faster. My 18” is sending 180 hybrids at 2850 with N570.

Yes… factory hornady


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[ruger35]

Thanks for the recs and I know inside of 600 yards ELD-M’s fly well, but I got tired of sorting them by length for our local 600 yard FPR competitions. I’ll look again at the 162 ELD-X as well.

 

[ruger35]

My understanding is the 7SAW performs extremely well with the 162 ELDX. I would think the 168 Berger would be great, too.

For reference, my 20” 7PRC spits a 180 ELDM a little under 2700.

I think the 162 will get you out as far as you want to shoot. That’s what I’d load for a 7SAW.


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I really want to build a short 7PRC, but feel like you need some weight for the recoil and spotting shots. My 7PRC now is a comp style build and shooting suppressed it’s a nice recoil, but not unmanageable. What weight are you running for the rifle?

 

[IrkedCitizen]

My favorite 7mm bullet is the 162gr ELD-M. They are MEAN and critters die fast. You can read my post about the animals I have killed and seen killed with them on this thread.

7mm PRC short barrel?

I haven't threaded my 7 PRC yet but on my 16.5 inch 7mm-08 didn't bother me at all like 22 magnum. It's chronographed 2756 so be close to that. I know my 300 PRC with 26 inch barrel made me laugh it was so quiet no protection then either. I'll wear protection at range just because but hunting...

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[wind gypsy]

162 ELDm or 150 ELDx is where I'd start.

 

[Redleg84]

I'm currently putting together a 22" 7mm SAW as well. I have a bunch of 150gr ABLRs to try to get to shoot, if not I'll go with the 162eldm.