7 saum?

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Is this possibly one of the best all around North American hunting rounds of all time for the handloader?

Very efficient, easy to load for(so I read), very inherently accurate, good barrel life, short action(less weight), good bullet selection, quality ADG brass, etc.

Kinda fits right in between the 6.5 PRC and 300 PRC :)
 
No resurgence here. I've had both in multiple rifles from the get go. The Shamwow is so good I often wonder why I own hunting rifles chambered for other cartridges.
 
I had one a few years ago. I only sold it because it was a big heavy long range rifle and I didn’t use it much. But I definitely liked the 7 SAUM cartridge. I would definitely buy another.
 
I like the 7 SAUM, but I prefer the 7 WSM... and of course the 7 RM works just as good if your elbow doesn't lock up half an inch short.
 
I've owned four 7saums, it's a good cartridge. I went with the 280AI now, ballistic twin but my rifle holds 5 down and I can get decent factory ammo in a pinch
 
A lot of guys getting on the saum train. Just got all the parts in to build one for myself. Lead is proving tough to find though.
 
dan belisle said:
You mean bullets? Any 7mm will do, faster twists like heavier bullets. Or are you referring to loaded ammo, which is fairly scarce these days. - dan
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I’m referring to just the lead. I’m particularly looking for 160 AB’s, but am looking for 170-180 gr bergers to try once it’s all put together. I see components on the e&e from time to time, but they sell pretty fast.
 
Decker9 said:
I’m referring to just the lead. I’m particularly looking for 160 AB’s, but am looking for 170-180 gr bergers to try once it’s all put together. I see components on the e&e from time to time, but they sell pretty fast.
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I see 7mm Accubonds pretty regularly at P&D here, and Cabelas. Maybe try them. Personally I always liked the 195 gr Barnes Originals, now those are hard to find. Ah well, that's part of what keeps it interesting, I guess. - dan
 
dan belisle said:
I see 7mm Accubonds pretty regularly at P&D here, and Cabelas. Maybe try them. Personally I always liked the 195 gr Barnes Originals, now those are hard to find. Ah well, that's part of what keeps it interesting, I guess. - dan
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To bad P&D doesn't have an better website, its a great store but you have to walk in or phone to appreciate what they have in stock.
 
GoBigTactical had a single box of 180gr berger hybrids in stock when I was window shopping this weekend. Not alot of help, but one box is better than zero.
Like Dan said, Cabelas seems to get 160 Accubonds in once in a while.
 
I was tickled pink to come across this Model 7 in 7SAUM at a dealer today. I've never owned a Model 7, but have always enjoyed the aesthetic of their schnabel forend, so I think this will be a nice package. As for the 7SAUM, I owned one in a Remington 700 BDL SS many years ago and had a dickens of a time selling it (in a fit of downsizing). What was even harder to sell were the 8 boxes of Remington Premier ammunition --- now I'd sure love to have those back! Fortunately, this new rifle came with a couple of boxes of factory ammo, so I at least have a start! Now to start looking for more brass and dies...

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