Thread: Potential new project

Originally Posted by chainsaw

I've had several 7mm RM's and felt (thats the important bit) recoil will vary depending on total weight of rig, type of stock and recoil pad and very much on you - its a personal thing. If you're a big fella you wont notice as much as a guy who's a lean as a rake. To me none of the 7mmRM's kicked to the point that they affected my ability to shoot 0.5 moa so long as long i did my bit right. All were very pleasant to shoot, even running 20 - 30+ shots on range for load development. If you're going for a 7mmRM for hunting then I would stay w 24 in bbl -especially if weight is one of your key considerations. One I built as project was using an old CDL rem, which I got rebarelled with 24 in XCRII bbl and threw on a B&C $300stock . Its just over 7lbs (w/out scope) and shoots 0.5 moa with factory ammo - no issues w recoil, but I put a suppressor on it for hunting & my ears. On the other hand I also have a 300wsm xbolt that's 6 3/4 lb - & that kicks ! And with out a suppressor or brake I cant get tight groups. So be careful about going too light !

Thanks for the great advice mate!! Exactly what I was after. I think I'll go ahead and get the combo and chop it down to 24" and see how I go with that. If its hard to get tight groups from recoil I'll just have to get a can or brake. Cheers again.