Should I buy a 7RUM?

[340boy]

Hi folks,
I have the itch to get me a 7mm RUM. I have a 300RUM LSS and a 338RUM Sendero. The 7 sounds like it would be a fun caliber to play with. I guess I am limited to either the 700 CDL or the new SenderoII(no worries there, I like M700's) Anybody have any experience with the big 7 and any good load data? Any info would be appreciated! :grin:

 

[FOTIS]

Had 2 of them A sendero and a Sako 75 SS synthetic. I still have the SAKO of course and it's twin in 300 RUM.

5 shots under .7" at 100 yds without any brass prep or anything like that. With 94 gr of Retumbo you can get about 3300 fps with a 160 AB. Talk about flat!
My buddy shoots the same gun/caliber and he launches 140 TSX. 2 antelope over 400 yards last year and 3 elk. 2 elk were with ONE shot so basically he got a two-fer!
It was not intentional and his hunting partner that was with him tagged the second one. Darn TSX went through 2 elk and exited both. In shoulder/out shoulder/in hip/out hip. Immediate death on the first elk no femur arteries left on the second. His buddy ended it with a shot to the neck but the 2nd elk had lost SOOOOO much blood it could not move and was expiring anyway! :twisted:

Nice gun overall! :wink:

 

[JD338]

Since you are dealing with an itch, I will offer some help.
You NEED to buy the 7 RUM because:
1. You don't have one
2. Collect all four, (get a 375 RUM for the holidays)
3. Now you can try the 700 Senderro II
4. You can develope some good 7 RUM load data and share it
5. You will truely have a flat shooting rifle, flatter than most varmit rigs
:lol: :lol: :lol:

Actually, the 7 RUM would be an awesome round to have. My experience has only been with the 338 RUM which is a hammer on game.

JD338

 

[340boy]

Thanks for the info, guys!
My local Sportsmans Warehouse can get me either a CDL or SenderoII in 7RUM, so now I gotta decide which one :grin: :grin:
Sounds like Retumbo might be the powder of choice(like the 300RUM)
I wonder what the big 7 would do with 175 grain bullets. Now that could be fun...

 

[FOTIS]

I wonder what the big 7 would do with 175 grain bullets. Now that could be fun...

About 3150 fps easy!

 

[340boy]

Well, I did it! :grin:
I ordered the rifle in the 700CDL. I did not like the feel of the stock on the SenderoII,felt totally different from my 338RUM sendero. Weird.So now all I need to do is decide on a scope!
Whoopeee!! :wink:

 

[FOTIS]

4.5-14 leupy. I have the same but in burris flavor.

 

[JD338]

Well, I did it! :grin:
I ordered the rifle in the 700CDL. I did not like the feel of the stock on the SenderoII,felt totally different from my 338RUM sendero. Weird.So now all I need to do is decide on a scope!
Whoopeee!! :wink:

Congratulations on your 7 RUM CDL.
Go with a Leupold VXIII 4.5x14 or a Mark 4 4.5x14PR. You will have a set up capable of 1K yds.

JD338

 

[340boy]

I might give the MK4's a closer look. I was thinking of either a Zeiss 4.5-14 conquest, or a Swarovski 4-12X50. I have had good luck with the Swarovski'on other rifles.

 

[FOTIS]

Both are awesome scopes.

 

[340boy]

well, I picked up my rifle today!
The more I look at it, the more I like the style of the CDL.
Now I just got to wait for my bases and rings to get here, and I am in business.
A big thank you to everyone that provided load/bullet suggestions, I am looking forward especially to trying the 160 grain AccuBond with Retumbo :grin:

 

[Guy Miner]

:grin: Congrats! I've got two 700 CDL's, one in .25-06, the other is a .300 RUM. I like the looks and handling of these rifles. Very nice production rifle that looks like what I wanted from an American sporter rifle.

Enjoy that big 7! :grin:

 

[340boy]

Thanks Guy!
I am very impressed with the styling on this CDL. I might have to snag one in 30-06 sometime! :grin: -I would imagine your 25-06 shoots well?
By the way, How did your bear hunt go?
Regards
Tim

 

[Guy Miner]

:grin: Yes, the .25-06 700 CDL shoots pretty good. Not benchrest quality, but it slings 'em in there plenty good for 400 yard mule deer hunting!

Bear hunt was a hoot. My 15 year old son and I wandered the hills for two long days. He ate everything in his pack, and most of what was in mine. We didn't get a bear. Wah. Found bear poop. Lots of it. And bear tracks. Didn't find the bear. We ran into snow, heat, rain. Beautiful scenery. Made a lot of really bad jokes. He learned more about hunting the forested areas... It was a great weekend, and we didn't have any big old smelly bear to deal with at the end of it - so I was okay with that! :grin:

Enjoy that CDL - they're pretty much like other Rem 700's, they just look and feel really nice!

Regards, Guy

 

[FOTIS]

340. Give us a range review when you shoot it!

 

[JD338]

The CDL is one fine looking rifle. Most 700's should do an easy MOA.
Let us know how she shoots.

JD338

 

[340boy]

I will certainly do that!
I am just waiting on a set of Talley rings and bases.
I am going to load up some 160 grain accubonds with Retumbo this week, can't wait to try her out! :grin: :grin:

 

[JPC]

340, how's the new rifle shooting??

 

[FOTIS]

Yup! No update yet?

 

[remingtonman_25_06]

Come to think of it, I haven't seen 340boy post in a while...