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Hi Guys
I have got an idea to make my .300wsm into a permanent long range rifle, im sticking to the Weaver tactical scope but want to get it re barreled and i am open to ideas on cal, i have had a 7mm/.300wsm suggested which sounds good but want some other ideas to think about to.
Anyone got some ideas for me.
Abe, you want a job?
Cheers
Mal
The 7mm option is probably most sensible, but you could take it a step further and go 6.5-300wsm.
7mmsaum?
Must add that 800m would be top limit for me on reds with this scope and my ability, best shot so far is a sheep at 600m.
Money isnt a big thing for the job to be done either.
Leave it as it is... The $$ involved to gain 2.763" less drop at 962.54yds isn't worth the hassle
To make any real gains you're looking at a bigger case length - RUM
Is the barrel shot out? 300 wsm should be good to 800m
No not shot out but it is just a standard remmy barrel.
Nothing wrong with the standard Remington barrels & actions I have re-chambered so far.Quote:
Originally Posted by Malhunting
The biggest handicap with the WSM is it is in a short action, it needs to be in a longer action to make it get up & go.
For the price of rebarreling Maybe trade the wsm for a 300rum or get a 300mag or 7remmag and KG rechamber to a 7-375 or 30-375. Im sure Abe also has some good chamberings (is that a word)?
Would be sticking to the 300 if I was you
It will get to 800 with out to many problems, the 7mm variant, whilst it is slightly better on paper, really its f all difference in real world, just a couple less clicks of the scope and a shit load more time and money involved.
If the barrel doesnt shoot good enough for long range work then I would sell it and buy a long action to build off, or better yet just buy a tikka 7mmrem mag
New GAP Extreme Hunter in 6.5 SAUM
:cool:
Whats not to like
3000+ rounds
mild recoil
cool round
will do all you want it to easy
makes use of short action easy with no need to go to long actions so much wasted space or simply to lazy to work the short action
I like the look of that :)
Pity I can't afford one!
I know I would rather shoot a Red at 800m with a 300 Wsm over a 6.5 Saum any day
That said for shooting Reds etc at that distance a 338 would be a more sensible option
With 68gr of RL17 behind a 165gr pill, my 300wsm was getting 3250fps out the barre as measured with a magnetospeedl. I would imagine 168 or 178 Amaxs would be knocking animals over at that distance easily enough.
Hmmm
6.5 with 130vld at 3250 has 1150lbs hitting power, more then enough
How much over kill do you need? That will be a light gun, needing no brake or suppressor, that won't beat you up and be half the price of a 338 to run
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Are you sure about that data? I ran that load with that speed in my 6.5 saum and it wasn't that much power.Quote:
Originally Posted by tui_man2
The 6.5 saum is not really a 800m capable gun on live animals. Each two there own I suppose,
I wouldn't shoot an animal at over 700yrds with my 7/375 just my self imposed limit still has 1700lbs at that range.
So who shot that deer at 1060 yards with the 375? Or have I got that wrongQuote:
Originally Posted by BRADS
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each to their own, 1700lbs means most calibers are only suited to less than 200m
375 Terminator mate got the deer, more push at 1000yards than the 6.5 at point blank,Quote:
Originally Posted by Neckshot
but as Bill999 says energy has little two do with it.
I'm just saying I sure wouldn't recommend the 6.5saum for LR work, particularly in any wind
Out two 500 tops then id say for sure try one.
I can't keep up with the numbers!. I can kill deer from 3000 yards with the 260ai...........I just walk the projectile 2600 yards firstQuote:
Originally Posted by BRADS
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Keep it as a 300WSM. You shouldn't have any issues with a well place shot at 800 yards. Just put it on a solid, bedded action stock and hold on tight and enjoy the ride.
Hitting hare at 700 with my 270WSM and Chamois at over that. Bang......flop!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S26bUuomfbo
Nah, bugger it; 7mm Dakota or 338-375!
You are selling yourself way short with that 7mm limit I reckon, but as you say, each to their own... The last big bull Tahr I shot was over 700 yards, through the crease (so didn't break shoulders/legs) and it dropped on the spot. I have seen big bulls soak up some serious fire power if they aren't hit right... Jumping up in projectile size (calibre & weight) does give you a bit more leeway, but it definitely doesn't substitute for poorly placed shots as a result of thinking bigger is better and/or the resulting flinch that can be induced by big hitters ( insert here... if you have a Terminator T something brake...)Quote:
Originally Posted by BRADS
(This is in no way aimed at you BRADS, just my general thoughts on people believing that you need to go to a 338 or bigger inside of 1km, remembering I have had a big 338 :yaeh am not durnk:)
Yes I here what your saying,Quote:
Originally Posted by The Claw
I should of said I'm only competent in my ability at 700 two cleanly kill a deer with the 7mm and throw some wind I'm reaching for something bigger:)
Still really don't consider a 6.5 saum a 800m gun just my opinion:)
If you win the auction your bidding on how far would you stretch it?
So i am considering just a re barrel on the .300wsm and sorting a reliable round for it and maybe sell the weaver tac on it and get something with a slightly larger magnification.
I have also just had an offer of a 7mm STW to try so i will as it may be for sale next year, does anyone have any experience on the 7mm STW? would love to hear pros and cons on them.