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I try to set my Remington triggers so they trip if you touch the bolt, it really tightens your groups up!
Model seven in .350 rem mag...
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I try to set my Remington triggers so they trip if you touch the bolt, it really tightens your groups up!
Likewise I praise it -killed a few bears with and it's about perfect for the job IMO. I have five 350s at last count including two M7 KS with the funky camo paint kevlar handle.
FYI - both of my M7 KS Customs have factory irons - here's one of them - 5 3/4 lbs of "bolt action fury" to borrow an old Remington 350RM ad phrase.
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FYI - both of my M7 KS Customs have factory irons - here's one of them - 5 3/4 lbs of "bolt action fury" to borrow an old Remington 350RM ad phrase.
Those little custom shop KS are starting to grow on me. The barrel is magnum contour, correct? Is there any other metal work such as lightening cuts etc. that make the action different from the reg. production Seven?.
If yours weighs under 6lbs I don't foresee any trouble keeping a CDL under 8lbs with a four power FX-II in Talleys. {composite stock of course}
I clicked your site in your sig-line as well. Interesting info there.
Custom KS barrel is a custom shop thinner profile - my M600 and M660 have a thicker magnum profile barrel. The Custom KS has lightweight Kevlar stock too. U don't have a hope getting weight down under 6lbs without these. There are no lightening cuts and has steel (I think???) drop floorplate too. Here's the same gun pictured above weighed on my postal scale.
More here - http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=501295
More here - http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=501295
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Custom KS barrel is a custom shop thinner profile - my M600 and M660 have a thicker magnum profile barrel. The Custom KS has lightweight Kevlar stock too. U don't have a hope getting weight down under 6lbs without these. There are no lightening cuts and has steel (I think???) drop floorplate too. Here's the same gun pictured above weighed on my postal scale.
More here - http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=501295
If you just do some plinking with cast lead bullets in this gun then it's all fun. On the other hand when shooting full power loads with 250gr and heavier bullets then "bolt action fury" is a major, major understatement. I have 8lbs ready to shoot 35Whelen and that's plenty enough gun for me. When load developing I try to shoot no more than doz or so cartridges or my shoulder will be blue for at least a week!
Retract
Allow me to retract my statement regarding the Mod 7 KS not coming with sights, just went and checked mine and sure enough there is the little screw holes with plugs in, guess previous owner removed them.
Likewise I praise it -killed a few bears with and it's about perfect for the job IMO. I have five 350s at last count including two M7 KS with the funky camo paint kevlar handle.
FYI - both of my M7 KS Customs have factory irons - here's one of them - 5 3/4 lbs of "bolt action fury" to borrow an old Remington 350RM ad phrase.
Allow me to retract my statement regarding the Mod 7 KS not coming with sights, just went and checked mine and sure enough there is the little screw holes with plugs in, guess previous owner removed them.
I never plinked with my 350RMs yet - but I always have fun shooting 250s at 2475MV (typical) with my M600, M660 and M7s. I do use a past recoil shield in summer, sit up, mount long eyerelief glass, limit rounds etc, etc, - no black/blue shoulders yet - http://35cal.com/images/M600_200yd350RemMag1sm.jpg
Lots that have em like em.
It's home 
Much thanks to member Lleon
who answered my WTB ad and set me up with the rifle,brass, bullets and dies for a damn fine price.
The very first thing I noticed was how well balanced it is, dangles beautifully on the front guard screw,must be the magnum-contoured barrel and maybe the iron sights. I was worried because the Model 7 in 7mm-08 I previously owned was quite butt-heavy.
I loaded up some 250gr Speer hot-cors under a near max load of IMR4895, headed to the range, sat down on the bench and gritted my teeth... Kaboom!!!...recoil wasn't too bad at all!
I have to admit I was skeptical about how this one would boot me after reading info on the intranets, and after shooting a buddys Seven whitetail in .300WSM that really sh!t kicked me off the bench.
Recoil was a nice push instead of a sharp jab, very tolerable for someone who admittedly doesn't enjoy shooting cannons.
I plan on shooting 200gr TSXs exclusively {hopefully the rifle likes'em} so the recoil should be even less.
Something else to mention is I was shooting the rifle sans scope, just with the irons as pictured. When I mount a scope there's another 12 ozs to add to the overall weight and should tame the recoil even further.
My target weight for the rifle was between 7 and 7 and a half pounds scoped, it looks like this will be achieved easily even before it gets dropped into a hunters edge. The bare rifle with the iron sights removed is 6.5lbs.
Drop a 4X FX-II into a set of Talleys and it should come in a few ounces shy of 7 and a half, that's in the CDL walnut.
I removed and weighed the stock and it was 36oz's even if anyone cares.
And to think it all started with a single 350Rm case found at the range.
All in all I'm real excited to own a Seven again, especially in this caliber. It makes me feel warm and fuzzy, with none of the balance issues that always seemed to keep me from repeat buying a model seven. To be fair, the two Sevens I have previous experience with both had laminate stocks, maybe the lam stock/light contour short barrel caused the balance woes.
Here's my old one for nostalgias' sake...
I just got finished mounting and bore-sighting the scope, so I'll report back on accuracy soon.
Much thanks to member Lleonwho answered my WTB ad and set me up with the rifle,brass, bullets and dies for a damn fine price.
The very first thing I noticed was how well balanced it is, dangles beautifully on the front guard screw,must be the magnum-contoured barrel and maybe the iron sights. I was worried because the Model 7 in 7mm-08 I previously owned was quite butt-heavy.
I loaded up some 250gr Speer hot-cors under a near max load of IMR4895, headed to the range, sat down on the bench and gritted my teeth...
Kaboom!!!...recoil wasn't too bad at all! I have to admit I was skeptical about how this one would boot me after reading info on the intranets, and after shooting a buddys Seven whitetail in .300WSM that really sh!t kicked me off the bench.
Recoil was a nice push instead of a sharp jab, very tolerable for someone who admittedly doesn't enjoy shooting cannons.
I plan on shooting 200gr TSXs exclusively {hopefully the rifle likes'em} so the recoil should be even less.
Something else to mention is I was shooting the rifle sans scope, just with the irons as pictured. When I mount a scope there's another 12 ozs to add to the overall weight and should tame the recoil even further.
My target weight for the rifle was between 7 and 7 and a half pounds scoped, it looks like this will be achieved easily even before it gets dropped into a hunters edge. The bare rifle with the iron sights removed is 6.5lbs.
Drop a 4X FX-II into a set of Talleys and it should come in a few ounces shy of 7 and a half, that's in the CDL walnut.
I removed and weighed the stock and it was 36oz's even if anyone cares.
And to think it all started with a single 350Rm case found at the range.
All in all I'm real excited to own a Seven again, especially in this caliber. It makes me feel warm and fuzzy, with none of the balance issues that always seemed to keep me from repeat buying a model seven. To be fair, the two Sevens I have previous experience with both had laminate stocks, maybe the lam stock/light contour short barrel caused the balance woes.
Here's my old one for nostalgias' sake...
I just got finished mounting and bore-sighting the scope, so I'll report back on accuracy soon.
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That's a nice lookin rifle Sun_and_Steel_77
Here's one that's been a long time coming to me, just recently picked up
We have the same scale
Very Nice! And to think Talleys would probably bring you down at least another 4 OZ's!
Who did the re-barrel and the brake?? I intend to swap out the current mounting setup for something lighter.I don't know who did the re-barrel... a buddy of mine who has a small shop did the brake and had the rifle in his personal collection for years and told me it was a Hart barrel. He hadn't even fired the rifle after all those years and decided to offer it to me with dies and 200 new brass, knowing it would be going to a good home. Lucky me
It's bedded in the original kevlar stock but I don't know if I'm sold on it. You guys think it might be better off in an uber super duper lightweight and cool McMillan stock later on down the road?
Congrats on that M7 CDL - what a classy rifle. It's not just a looker but has nuff snuff for huntin the big animals too. I am not really too suprised that you found the rifle's recoil acceptable. That has been my experience too - first to hear all the horror stories then find recoil liveable if used correctly with the respect it deserves.
- cause apart from the REALLY cheesy factory paint job they used, that's what you already have there - maybe even better. Your stock is either a kevlar Macmillan or Brown Precision. $500 extra dollars will buy you nothing - except a better looking paint job maybe. Your stock as is will probably weigh between 22 and 24oz (mine do). Don't think(?) the newer breed MacMillans are lighter. All my opinion of course - since u asked. Now go enjoy using that new rifle
My 350RM Custom KS twins,
Might be nice but...Nope
- cause apart from the REALLY cheesy factory paint job they used, that's what you already have there - maybe even better. Your stock is either a kevlar Macmillan or Brown Precision. $500 extra dollars will buy you nothing - except a better looking paint job maybe. Your stock as is will probably weigh between 22 and 24oz (mine do). Don't think(?) the newer breed MacMillans are lighter. All my opinion of course - since u asked. Now go enjoy using that new rifle
My 350RM Custom KS twins,
Thanks for the reply and the knowledge Whelen Your lucky to have 2 sweet rifles like that.
Question for you then, have you replaced the recoil pad on your original KS stocks? I ask because mine is really quite hard. Just wondering if you might know what would fit nicely on there
O, I have to ask... is it wrong that I bought another gun before even having the chance to fire the last one I bought yet...
I would be out putting lead through it this weekend but neither the weather nor my belly are cooperating... got some kind of belly bug at the house here the last couple days Good excuse to relax and recouperate with some gun talk
I've got some samples all loaded up and waiting for when the time comes
Your lucky to have 2 sweet rifles like that. Question for you then, have you replaced the recoil pad on your original KS stocks? I ask because mine is really quite hard. Just wondering if you might know what would fit nicely on there
O, I have to ask... is it wrong that I bought another gun before even having the chance to fire the last one I bought yet...
I would be out putting lead through it this weekend but neither the weather nor my belly are cooperating... got some kind of belly bug at the house here the last couple days
Good excuse to relax and recouperate with some gun talk I've got some samples all loaded up and waiting for when the time comes
Congrats on that M7 CDL - what a classy rifle. It's not just a looker but has nuff snuff for huntin the big animals too. I am not really too suprised that you found the rifle's recoil acceptable. That has been my experience too - first to hear all the horror stories then find recoil liveable if used correctly with the respect it deserves.
Might be nice but...Nope
- cause apart from the REALLY cheesy factory paint job they used, that's what you already have there - maybe even better. Your stock is either a kevlar Macmillan or Brown Precision. $500 extra dollars will buy you nothing - except a better looking paint job maybe. Your stock as is will probably weigh between 22 and 24oz (mine do). Don't think(?) the newer breed MacMillans are lighter. All my opinion of course - since u asked. Now go enjoy using that new rifle
My 350RM Custom KS twins,
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Same here - a bit chilly outside for shooting to be fun.
Nope - still relatively soft as I recall. If hard I would though.
Not recommended but I wouldn't judge ya for it - done it myself once or twice I think.
What bullet is seated on top of 62grs ReL15? If it's a 225 or heavier you should probably consider that at or near max. You may want to work up to that only if pressure signs permit. This is especially important since it seems you have a custom barrel. Most Remingtons/Rugers of my acquaintance are loooong throated and often permit using a little more powder as such. All bets are off with custom barrels. I'm aware of custom barrels in 35Whelen that hit top pressure and velocities with 3grs LESS powder. 58 or 59grs was max for them. Just saying be aware and you'll be fine.
Art - very nice rifles there! A friend owned one of those 350RM Classics back in the 80s I think. It was very nice too. The wood seemed particularly light weight. Made for a very handy rifle but did add to the felt recoil. I have the 35Whelen debut "Classic" rifle.
Sorry I scared you
It is the 225 partition, what I didn't include in the pic was the other ones loaded with 59, 60, and 61 grains to fire first working up, my mistake and good call Have you, or anyone else chime in please, played with H4895 in the 350? I ask because I know how magical TAC is supposed to be and note that H4895 is right next to it on the burn rate charts. I have a pound of TAC inbound and should have it in hand in about a week or so thanks to Henry at Budget Shooter Supply
