7 Short Magnum (Win 7mm WSM)

[DMCI]

My favorite long range rifle is currently this custom 7mm Win Short Magnum. Bullet of choice is the really fine Berger 180 VLD (62 VV N165, WLRM primer, Win Brass):

 

[Skullboy]

That is a NICE looking rig!!!!

I love that scope.

SKBY.

 

[todbartell]

nice rifle!

whats the twist rate on the barrel? 1:8?
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[Gopher Slayer]

what make of scope is that?

 

[NAA]

7mm WSM

Been wanting a rifle in & to play with the 7mm WSM myself for a long while.

 

[JoeP's old business account]

Nice rig!!

 

[Ian Robertson]

I hear that the 7wsm is the up and coming F cartridge. Many good 7 bullets available.

 

[bigbull]

Nice outfit DCMI, is it built on a short action (WSM) or other M70?
The 7WSM is the best of all the WSM's for long range work, IMO.
bigbull

 

[JoeP's old business account]

My preference is the 300 WSM..............

 

[bigbull]

My preference is the 300 WSM..............

Why do you prefer the 300?

bigbull

 

[vin007]

will the standard 7mmWSM barrel twist rates stabilize the VLD bullets up to 1KM??

 

[DMCI]

Questions regarding Rifle.

Scope, Rings, and base are US Optics (Buena Park, CA) SN-3 3.2-17x44/58 with 30mm tube and Unlit Horus H-25 Reticle

Action came from factory fresh .300 WSM rifle. Stock, Trigger, Barrel, etc was purchased back by selling store for replacement parts. (Which put the cost of WSM action at about US$400.) 7mm was picked because of excellent bullets available and because of reduced recoil compared to .300WSM.

Barrel is Lilja 3 groove 1/9 twist 28" long. Trigger is Jewel Single stage set for exactly 1# (Spring Kit). Very controllable and "surprise break" everytime. (Don't put your finger on trigger until on target.)

Stock is McMillan A-5.

Load is 63.5 VV N165, F215M, Win Cases, Berger 180 VLD(BC = .698). L.O.A. = 2.995" from Stoney Point guage.

Chrono Data: MV(SD) 10 Round Groups

62.0 2834(9)
62.5 2866(8)
63.0 2895(7)
63.5 2916(6)

85.0*F
30.2 in Hg
25% Humidity

Alternative Load:

Win LRM Primer
Berger 180 VLD
Win Cases
VV N165 Powder

61.0 2737

61.5 2757(6)

62.0 2780

62.5 2800

63.5 2858(10)

64.0 2890(15)

75.3*F
29.75 in Hg
49.7 RH

Ok, so I threw the last shot on the right target. It happens!