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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.
Sounds like he has the brass etc just wanting to change from a lada to a finer hiluxQuote:
Originally Posted by Mararoa
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A 7saum always makes sense :)
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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. :)
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by SmokeyJason
Tempted to give it a go! Can always convert it further down the track.Quote:
Originally Posted by H.M
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.
Yea I wondered the same so checked it and it’s just shy of 3” so will work well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eastern Wander
It’s easyQuote:
Originally Posted by Mararoa
Google suggest 2.9-3.1 kg bare @stagstalker
Had no problems getting good ADG brass and all the other bits I needed for my 7mm SAUM - love it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mararoa
I run the same coal with 180s mate it goes really wellQuote:
Originally Posted by Eastern Wander
Just do it
It will make an awesome shooter my 6.5 finlight 2 was just on 4k with the big z8 on it and DPT so you should be around 3.8 - 4.0 kg
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Just do it
It will make an awesome shooter my 6.5 finlight 2 was just on 4k with the big z8 on it and DPT so you should be around 3.8 - 4.0 kg
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Sako 85 SM action the max length I can load to is 2.950 and still have reliable feeding.
All you're doing is chasing fractions. If you were to put your effort into destroying the dreaded red plaque in the Ruahines then you will be assured of a gong in your old age by the nz govt.Quote:
Originally Posted by stagstalker
Chasing fractions is fun and plenty of other people here enjoy it too - hence they are actually helpful. Do my bit every time i’m in the Ruahines - don’t need more gongs though.Quote:
Originally Posted by SmokeyJason
Bought the Sako. Will probably just go straight to a re barrel as it would be expensive in itself to setup to load 300 WSM with dies, brass, projectiles etc when I already have everything I need for 7mm SAUM.
Arriving late. I converted a 270WSM Sako A7 to 300Saum by just a barrel swap. Works perfect. Didnt touch a thing. Im sure yours will be the same.
It's not about fractional improvements, it's about fun. Be a joygerm.
22saum.....
Chasing fractions is fun.Quote:
Originally Posted by stagstalker
Keep us all updated as the conversion progresses.
Stagstalker, is the 7mm SAUM barrel on your Remington able to be screwed or slightly modified to thread onto your new Sako and perhaps the .300 WSM barrel put onto the Remington?
Would be a cheaper way to get what your wanting then onsell the Remington
That would have worked bloody well if it could be done. The Remington is sold now unfortunately - definitely questioning my sanity saying goodbye to that rifle. It has been on some epic trips with me and is a damn good shooter. Excited for the Sako though!Quote:
Originally Posted by Seventenths
