7mm in a "shorter" barrel, who has one?

[alpha6164]

Most 7mm (rem mag, wsm, rsaum, 300/7wsm) setups i see are in the 26-28" range. I would like to hear from people that have shorter 7mm setups and their performance. I see more and more magnum rounds on shorter rifles. Hell my 50BMG M82 CQ has a 20" barrel Please state type of bullet and velocity you are getting in the "shorter" barrel. All inputs appreciated.

 

[Gray]

Re: 7mm in a "shorter" barrel, who has one?

I run a 24" 7Mag which probably isn't considered "short", but I run a 168 Berger VLD AT 2950fps. Personally 22" with any 7mm is as short as I woud go.

 

[Skyking]

Re: 7mm in a "shorter" barrel, who has one?

Here are some 22's

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=3554718#Post3554718

 

[knockemdown]

Re: 7mm in a "shorter" barrel, who has one?

My 7Wizzer (WSM)has a 24" Broughton and I get over 3K with 168s. Preferred load is 162Amax @ 2970. Next tube will be a 28", since the new XLR allows some overall length savings...

 

[George63]

Re: 7mm in a "shorter" barrel, who has one?

7-08 would be more suitable for a short barrel - why spew all that unburned powder out the barrel

 

[RHutch]

Re: 7mm in a "shorter" barrel, who has one?

7WSM hunting rifle, #4 1:9 24" Broughton, 168VLD, 3006 FPS.

 

[alpha6164]

Re: 7mm in a "shorter" barrel, who has one?

These are great examples; keep them coming

 

[19Scout77]

Re: 7mm in a "shorter" barrel, who has one?

22.5" 7wsm, 162 amaxes at 2950.

 

[jrs66vette]

Re: 7mm in a "shorter" barrel, who has one?

7mm saum Rem mdl 7, Brux #4 1/9 twist finished at 19.5", B&C alasken stock. 162 amax @ 2750 3/8"moa @100yds, have even shot a 1000yd match with it, placed 11th out of 40 shooters.. Good enough for a hunting rig

 

[coldboremiracle]

Re: 7mm in a "shorter" barrel, who has one?

Another 24" saum here, 3015fps with 162Amaxs.