7mm saum vs 7mm rem mag

[comus]

I was thinking of buying a new long range rifle, to get into precision competitions, and was considering either the 7mm saum or the 7mm rem mag.

Any suggestions? Pro-cons?

Thanks.

 

[maynard]

You don't need a magnum to shoot Precision Rifle.

 

[Mystic Precision]

First define the class/rules you want to shoot in. The cartridge and rifle choice is easy then.

Jerry

 

[comus]

I was thinking F class and maybe some precision shoots with the ORA. I've got a 700VS in 308, but my wife wants to play as well , so I was going to give her that and pick up something else.

 

[NAA]

SAUM's Are Augering In!

I was thinking of buying a new long range rifle, to get into precision competitions, and was considering either the 7mm saum or the 7mm rem mag.

Any suggestions? Pro-cons?

Thanks.

Forget the SAUM's... they've lost the battle to the WSM's. So if you are considering a .284 short action magnum get a rifle in 7mm WSM. Otherwise, there's nothing wrong with the 7mm Rem Mag especially if you don't mind a long action rifle...

 

[bisonhd]

Are factory short mags set up for long range target shooting as far as barrel twist rates etc. Ideally in 7mm I would think you'd want to shoot 175 matchkings or similiar without giving up case capacity or seating the bullet inside the donut.

 

[Jeremy1]

If your going to go for a sa 7mm go with the remington sendaro 7mm sarum.I have one and its far better than the 7mm wsm.Velocity is about the same as the wsm but with the remington you get a 1in9 twist which is good for the vld's and a heavy fluted barrel.I am using the 162 Amax molly bullets and am getting 3050fps out of a 24" barrel.

 

[todbartell]

I had a 7saum and it is a wonderfully accurate cartridge

launching a 162 Amax or 168 MatchKing (or new 175 MK) it will have great downrange ballistics

only one maker of brass though, and it is not precision stuff (R-P)

I would be more inclined to do a custom rifle chambered in 6.5-284 than a factory 7mm Mag
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[Mystic Precision]

For comp, you always want the smallest case and the lightest bullet that will do the job. Recoil is not good for your score and increased barrel heat will cause barrels to warp and loose accuracy.

If just paper punching, consider the 6mm and 6.5 if rifle weight is around 10/12 lbs. No use getting beat up. If going all the way to a 22lbs F class rifle, then 7mm is a viable option.

I shoot a 7RM Kreiger barreled Savage using moderate loads. Wonderfully accurate but I use a muzzle brake and a heavy rifle. Not competing so don't care about the final specs. Recoil is very mild. However, barrel does get hot after 10rds.

If you want to be competitive, you should consider a better barrel then factory. The wind is bad enough without having to wonder if that miss was you or rifle.

Jerry

 

[comus]

Thanks guys for all the feed back. A buddy of mine here shoots a 6.5 and does really well from what I hear and see. I'll have to do a little more thinking on what I want.