Thread: Sako 85 Finnlight 2 Weight. 300 WSM to 7mm SAUM Conversion

Does anyone have one of these with a DPT magnum can and a VX5 scope (or equivalent setup) and can comment on how heavy the overall setup is?

I have come by one in 300 WSM that is teasing me to convert to a 7mm SAUM as an upgrade on my Rem 700 build..

I imagine it’s just a simple barrel change but if anyone has any experience converting one of these I would be keen to hear your thoughts too.

Cheers

I thought about a 7mm saum a while ago but got cold feet. Brass can be just tricky enough to get hold of. Just maybe a 7-6.5prc might be an idea. No shortage of brass and sounds simple to run. Kiwi Greg has done a few.

Originally Posted by Mararoa

I thought about a 7mm saum a while ago but got cold feet. Brass can be just tricky enough to get hold of. Just maybe a 7-6.5prc might be an idea. No shortage of brass and sounds simple to run. Kiwi Greg has done a few.

Sounds like he has the brass etc just wanting to change from a lada to a finer hilux

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A 7saum always makes sense

Year 2002

I'm scratching my head, what's wrong with the 300 wsm? Are man changing from tough guys to mice? Man up.

Give the 300wsm a go…you will not regret it.

Originally Posted by SmokeyJason

I'm scratching my head, what's wrong with the 300 wsm? Are man changing from tough guys to mice? Man up.

Interesting to determine cartridge selection as a measure of someone’s mental and/or physical resilience. Got anything helpful to add in relation to my questions? Your unsolicited opinion is noted.

Originally Posted by H.M

Give the 300wsm a go…you will not regret it.

Tempted to give it a go! Can always convert it further down the track.

300wsm is gay just do it

What’s the mag length in the Sako, that could be the only issue if you’re still wanting to shoot 160gr or heavier.
I run my Saum at 2.935 coal with 168gr bergers, wouldn’t want to seat much deeper than that.

Originally Posted by Eastern Wander

What’s the mag length in the Sako, that could be the only issue if you’re still wanting to shoot 160gr or heavier.
I run my Saum at 2.935 coal with 168gr bergers, wouldn’t want to seat much deeper than that.

Yea I wondered the same so checked it and it’s just shy of 3” so will work well.

Originally Posted by Mararoa

I thought about a 7mm saum a while ago but got cold feet. Brass can be just tricky enough to get hold of. Just maybe a 7-6.5prc might be an idea. No shortage of brass and sounds simple to run. Kiwi Greg has done a few.

It’s easy

Google suggest 2.9-3.1 kg bare @stagstalker

Originally Posted by Mararoa

I thought about a 7mm saum a while ago but got cold feet. Brass can be just tricky enough to get hold of. Just maybe a 7-6.5prc might be an idea. No shortage of brass and sounds simple to run. Kiwi Greg has done a few.

Had no problems getting good ADG brass and all the other bits I needed for my 7mm SAUM - love it.

Originally Posted by Eastern Wander

What’s the mag length in the Sako, that could be the only issue if you’re still wanting to shoot 160gr or heavier.
I run my Saum at 2.935 coal with 168gr bergers, wouldn’t want to seat much deeper than that.

I run the same coal with 180s mate it goes really well