Thread: 7 prc Sammi

Would be pretty good being able to buy packet ammo with a 180 doing close to 3k.
As much as I dislike reloading I don't think there would be any benefit switching from my well proven 7saum

Originally Posted by Gkp

Would be pretty good being able to buy packet ammo with a 180 doing close to 3k.
As much as I dislike reloading I don't think there would be any benefit switching from my well proven 7saum

I go hot and cold with reloading I just do lots of 100 now and by the time iv used them iv got a hankering to load again . I only have one rifle and load about 40x.308 rounds a year for a friend of mine so my times of hours and hours at the bench are done . It will suit some people perfectly and I admit the prc range has being a game changer for those who want the performance but are not interested in reloading so that is a huge positive

Greetings All,
I bought a Remington Sendero in 7mm SAUM in 2004 with ideas of using it on the Kaweka tops especially around Kiwi Saddle. The following year a Remington VSSF in .223 cuddled up next to it in the safe. The VSSF is almost identical to the Sendero, other than chambering, so the idea was to use it in 4P comps as a trainer rifle for the SAUM. The VSSF got used quite a bit but the SAUM not so much due to declining mobility and sloth. I have ample brass and projectiles for any possible future use so I really must get it out of the safe a bit more.
Regards Grandpamac.

Originally Posted by grandpamac

Greetings All,
I bought a Remington Sendero in 7mm SAUM in 2004 with ideas of using it on the Kaweka tops especially around Kiwi Saddle. The following year a Remington VSSF in .223 cuddled up next to it in the safe. The VSSF is almost identical to the Sendero, other than chambering, so the idea was to use it in 4P comps as a trainer rifle for the SAUM. The VSSF got used quite a bit but the SAUM not so much due to declining mobility and sloth. I have ample brass and projectiles for any possible future use so I really must get it out of the safe a bit more.
Regards Grandpamac.

Yes do dust it off for a range trip

Originally Posted by grandpamac

Greetings All,
I bought a Remington Sendero in 7mm SAUM in 2004 with ideas of using it on the Kaweka tops especially around Kiwi Saddle. The following year a Remington VSSF in .223 cuddled up next to it in the safe. The VSSF is almost identical to the Sendero, other than chambering, so the idea was to use it in 4P comps as a trainer rifle for the SAUM. The VSSF got used quite a bit but the SAUM not so much due to declining mobility and sloth. I have ample brass and projectiles for any possible future use so I really must get it out of the safe a bit more.
Regards Grandpamac.

18 years ago Grandpamac it should have at least 360 rounds down surely. what were you running in your saum?

Originally Posted by Tim Dicko

18 years ago Grandpamac it should have at least 360 rounds down surely. what were you running in your saum?

Greetings @Tim Dicko,
I am rather loath to admit that the rifle has fired barely 50 rounds. The factory 150 grain Corekokt loads chronographed 3,080 fps and handloads with the same projectile and 68 grains of AR2217 (Hodgdons ADI max) produced 2,985 fps. This was with Winchester WLR primers. I have since switched to Federal 215GM primers but have not chronographed that load. Initially I tried AR2213SC powder but couldn't reach 2,900 fps at book max. I have read that AR2209 works well in the SAUM but have not tried it yet.I tried the Hornady Amax projectile briefly but at 74mm oa it is a single load only and shot left of the 150 grain. Much more needs to be done which I must get on to.
Regards Grandpamac.

Originally Posted by grandpamac

Greetings @Tim Dicko,
I am rather loath to admit that the rifle has fired barely 50 rounds. The factory 150 grain Corekokt loads chronographed 3,080 fps and handloads with the same projectile and 68 grains of AR2217 (Hodgdons ADI max) produced 2,985 fps. This was with Winchester WLR primers. I have since switched to Federal 215GM primers but have not chronographed that load. Initially I tried AR2213SC powder but couldn't reach 2,900 fps at book max. I have read that AR2209 works well in the SAUM but have not tried it yet.I tried the Hornady Amax projectile briefly but at 74mm oa it is a single load only and shot left of the 150 grain. Much more needs to be done which I must get on to.
Regards Grandpamac.

50 rounds you better get it back out and get it stacking em. The little rifles are more fun to shoot no doubt, they just don't carry the energy unfortunately. 2209 isnt as fast but would work if it was avalible. That arnt fussy on powder from what i have read. its only a matter of time before i own one. Accuracy beats horse power all day on game.

i think its an awkward case size. Its a little long for a xm action. the saum is perfect for the xm. able to seat out far. The 7mm/6.5mm prc would go alright. Reloading is consistent as long as the variables are the same and your load is tuned. Not a stab in the dark. If i could but ammunition that was perfect lot to lot it would be tempting to get that ammo. The ocd reloading is satisfying's. But you guys are right is all marketing hype. Its great for factory chambering having correct twist rates ect but not life changing.

Originally Posted by Tim Dicko

i think its an awkward case size. Its a little long for a xm action. the saum is perfect for the xm. able to seat out far. The 7mm/6.5mm prc would go alright. Reloading is consistent as long as the variables are the same and your load is tuned. Not a stab in the dark. If i could but ammunition that was perfect lot to lot it would be tempting to get that ammo. The ocd reloading is satisfying's. But you guys are right is all marketing hype. Its great for factory chambering having correct twist rates ect but not life changing.

My saums on a short action with 168s it’s bang on

I might give it a hoon in my XM when the 6.5prc barrel is toast....or maybe something completely different.

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

I might give it a hoon in my XM when the 6.5prc barrel is toast....or maybe something completely different.

7 mega

Yep its another re invention of the wheel but it appears while its a wheel it an improved wheel ,there are probaly more out there that just like to be able to walk in store and grab a packet of the shelf and given the track record of all these new hornady wheels they work and work well without the need to delive in the dark art /cost of reloading and for most that coupled with a smart marketing plan will sell them . The 6.5 saum may be better than the 6.5 prc but the prc is far more convieniant and thus more popular . I like the idea of this one and it might just be a goer