Thinking about a 7 Saum

[Kimber7man]

How do they shoot? 180s with rl23 at 2810 shot really well in my rifle. I wanted a touch more speed so went to a slower powder with a lil better case fill.

About 1/2” groups at 100 yards - 3 shot groups. It’s consistently accurate and stable velocity.

 

[Kimber7man]

The 175 EH over 59.5 R23 gives me a little more speed but darn near bug holes every group. Love that powder even though it’s a lot slower than N560.

 

[Coalcopper]

What action are you thinking? Bullet? Barrel length?

I have a tikka in the long action configuration with the 180 vlds seated out. Getting 2820 in a 20". Very happy with that gun.

I think a 700 short action works ideally for 168s but you have to seat deeper than a person would like for the 180s. IIRC the 7 Sherman short was made for 180s in a short action if that's how you wanted to go.

Really like my saum, would do it again!


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So I’m think of build a 7 SAUM off my 6.5 PRC tikka but sounds like you are saying the 7SS would be a better choice for that action for 180s or higher?

 

[Coalcopper]

The 7 SAUM is a unit. It makes a strong case for being the best all around cartridge for the lower 48. The caveat to that is, you basically have to reload. It has enough HP to be devastating for animals like elk and moose but mild enough recoil to spot your impacts. For me, those 2 things were key as I hunt alone sometimes.

21" PROOF
168 VLDs @ 2950 fps
SA Origin
9 lbs with a 4-16x42 ATACR

Ive killed elk, coues, columbian blacktail, muleys, and pronghorn all with the same rig. I have no intent to change. I like to tinker with other cartridges from time to time but when it comes to leaving with a rifle in the truck the 7 SAUM has been primary on every hunt.

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