Lets talk 7 mags

[preacher]

I came full circle myself with the 7mm Remington mag, my first was way back in '79 and I have since fooled around with several 7mm STWs and one 7mm RUM. The RUM was just awesome, but I quit hunting where I had to take super long shots. Then, after playing with a 7mm Express (280) I just had my rifle rebarreled and converted to 7mm Remington Mag BUT with a 26" Remington factory barrel. I used the new R26/160 Sierra HPBT for over 3150 and R33 for over 3000/175 Sierra SBT. I am jazzed with both. I have a Nikon 4x12 AO on it and am "in the berries"! My next bullet to work up a load for will be with the 175 Partition/R33. I like having the extra velocity w/o the fireforming/dies of the 280 AI. All things considered, the 7mm Mashburn Super Magnum would be my first choice if I were you!!! A slightly modified 300WM case and a heavy 7mm bullet just seems "right". When/if I get tired of this Remington mag, I will have it reamed to the mashburn. Good luck to you though Pard!

 

[SJB358]

I came full circle myself with the 7mm Remington mag, my first was way back in '79 and I have since fooled around with several 7mm STWs and one 7mm RUM. The RUM was just awesome, but I quit hunting where I had to take super long shots. Then, after playing with a 7mm Express (280) I just had my rifle rebarreled and converted to 7mm Remington Mag BUT with a 26" Remington factory barrel. I used the new R26/160 Sierra HPBT for over 3150 and R33 for over 3000/175 Sierra SBT. I am jazzed with both. I have a Nikon 4x12 AO on it and am "in the berries"! My next bullet to work up a load for will be with the 175 Partition/R33. I like having the extra velocity w/o the fireforming/dies of the 280 AI. All things considered, the 7mm Mashburn Super Magnum would be my first choice if I were you!!! A slightly modified 300WM case and a heavy 7mm bullet just seems "right". When/if I get tired of this Remington mag, I will have it reamed to the mashburn. Good luck to you though Pard!

I'm a huge fan of the Mashburn. It's everything a 7mm Rem should have been. It's a beast in a properly set up rifle.

 

[sask boy]

DrMike, is the guy that talked me into using more expensive glass and I have not regretted it for one minute. I am like the Doc, my eyes are not what they used to be so good glass is a must :wink:. DrMike is a very gentle enabler :mrgreen:!

PS. There is nothing wrong with Burris they make a fine scope for the money.

Blessings,
Dan

 

[sask boy]

This evening after supper I am going down to the man cave and build bullets for my Nephew's 7mm mag. I have decided to break open my 5 pounder of RL22 :shock: and the first 3 loads I am going to try with those 168gr. ABLRs is RL22 62.5grs., 63.0grs. & 63.5grs.
After reading and contemplating I believe that the accuracy with those longrange bullets is more seating depth than powder combination.
Also I looked back and Fotis has a couple of really nice groups using the RL22 with 168gr. in his Savage 7mm mag.

Blessings,
Dan

 

[gerry]

One day I'll need to upgrade as well but for now things are working well. Good luck with your loads, I just loaded up a couple of sets using 150 gr Partitions and IMR 7977 and IMR 4451. Not sure when I can shoot them but hopefully soon, the 154 gr Hornady did quite well with those powders.