Thread: The model 7 in your life

Originally Posted by Timmay

Thanks mate. What does a Model Seven .223 in good condition go for second hand? Anyone know of one for sale?

been few on trade me $900

Thanks Buzz, anyone know if you can extend the mag on the 223? I see it's a 1:9 twist so good for upto 70gr ish ballistic tips?
How solid is their synthetic stocks?

IIRC mag extension on Model 7's can be problematic...some gunsmiths will do it some won't as weakens action?? I may be wrong on this. 700s much easier.

I just bought one in 243. Nice wee rifle, points well and while it feels slight to hold I would rather than than bulky.

Does anyone know where I can get a BnC stock from? I've heard the name Red Hawk Rifles but they are in the states. @7mmsaum?

Shit this thing is light. Its gona boot my ass!!

Originally Posted by Gibo

Shit this thing is light. Its gona boot my ass!!
Attachment 70819

I had to end up fitting two extra baffles on my Dpt after I stug'd my 7Saum mod 7. Now it's a pussy to shoot.

Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk

Will keep that in mind

Originally Posted by GWH

I had to end up fitting two extra baffles on my Dpt after I stug'd my 7Saum mod 7. Now it's a pussy to shoot.

Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk

Or replace it with a magnum dpt. That way there is no extra forward length. The extra is at the back.

Originally Posted by Tahr

Or replace it with a magnum dpt. That way there is no extra forward length. The extra is at the back.

Was already a magnum ;-)

I spoke to Darren at DPT first, i wanted to fit another of the rear spacers the magnum uses, he said from his testing it wouldnt have done bugger all for reducing recoil, compared to added a module or two. Which worked a treat. I never carry that rifle with the suppressor on anyway, it stays in the pack until i reach a glassing lookout.

Originally Posted by GWH

Was already a magnum ;-)

I spoke to Darren at DPT first, i wanted to fit another of the rear spacers the magnum uses, he said from his testing it wouldnt have done bugger all for reducing recoil, compared to added a module or two. Which worked a treat. I never carry that rifle with the suppressor on anyway, it stays in the pack until i reach a glassing lookout.

Good info.
My 300saum is 5lb 4oz (6.5 all up) and is quite shootable with the standard dpt (magnum). Maybe the recoil is being absorbed by my body mass (fat, actually).

Originally Posted by Gibo

Shit this thing is light. Its gona boot my ass!!
Attachment 70819

You might be holding it wrong?

Originally Posted by Gibo

Shit this thing is light. Its gona boot my ass!!
Attachment 70819

OK so I succumbed... I've joined the club.. What ammo you running in the .308? ... It's a pretty blue BTW...

Originally Posted by Biggun708

OK so I succumbed... I've joined the club.. What ammo you running in the .308? ... It's a pretty blue BTW...

Running 165 Nosler BTs doing 2650 at the mo, kill well. All gravy out to 550 yards.
Also have load data for 130 barnes TSX and TTSX (quite warm), 125 Accubonds and also 168 VLDs. I just seat everything to mag length and don't know where the lands are (never checked). All with 2206H and 16" barrel, Lap brass and fed primers

Originally Posted by Gibo

Running 165 Nosler BTs doing 2650 at the mo, kill well. All gravy out to 550 yards.
Also have load data for 130 barnes TSX and TTSX (quite warm), 125 Accubonds and also 168 VLDs. I just seat everything to mag length and don't know where the lands are (never checked). All with 2206H and 16" barrel, Lap brass and fed primers

I'd say stick with the 165gr nbt's and flag the Barnes

Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk

Me?