Let's talk 7mm choices ....

#51
Re: Let's talk 7mm choices ....

Good info guys, thanks.

The one thing about bore life, I am not as concerned when it comes to a ctg. that is a common round, as one can get a 7RM in many rifles, and if you wear it out, you can sell and buy another for less money out than a new bbl.

Trying to understand how a WSM has better life than a 284 as the former has more powder, right?

Thanks all.
 
#52
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 6.5BR</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Good info guys, thanks.

The one thing about bore life, I am not as concerned when it comes to a ctg. that is a common round, as one can get a 7RM in many rifles, and if you wear it out, you can sell and buy another for less money out than a new bbl.

Trying to understand how a WSM has better life than a 284 as the former has more powder, right?

Thanks all. </div></div>

I don't believe the 7WSM has better barrel life than a 284. The WSM has ~10gr more capacity.
 
#53
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I would agree that the 7mm WSM does not have a better or longer barrel light then a 284 AI. However, the 7mm WSM should have a slightly longer barrel life than a 7mm rem mag.
 
#55
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: turbo54</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So I did a little research.

Looks like 284 (or 6.5-284) is a go in an FN SPR with CDI bottom metal. I called alpha and was told the type III and IV mags dsigned for the WSM cartridges will work great, and accommodate 2.985" COAL, which seems like *just enough* to handle a 284 with the long, heavy, high BC bullets. </div></div>

Good luck with that, my Alpha mag(10 rounder) is not 100% reliable with my FN SPR in 7 WSM (was not going to waste any more money trying more).
I know I am not the only person to have that problem with that action and mag combo.
 
#56
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Inline 6</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: turbo54</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So I did a little research.

Looks like 284 (or 6.5-284) is a go in an FN SPR with CDI bottom metal. I called alpha and was told the type III and IV mags dsigned for the WSM cartridges will work great, and accommodate 2.985" COAL, which seems like *just enough* to handle a 284 with the long, heavy, high BC bullets. </div></div>

Good luck with that, my Alpha mag(10 rounder) is not 100% reliable with my FN SPR in 7 WSM (was not going to waste any more money trying more).
I know I am not the only person to have that problem with that action and mag combo. </div></div>

Thanks for the heads up! I have several AI mags also, so I intend to do a mock-up with the bottom metal and figure out which mags work best.

Seems to me the way the bottom metal fits a stock is not as simple as "flush". It needs to be fit for proper feeding, and may not sit just right when you look at it - until you massage the stock to fit the BM.

Perhaps some of the issues you mention are because the BM wasn't just right? Or did you feel it was specifically a magazine problem? If so, why?
 
#58
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7wsm sound like it would a great round. Dont forget about the 280AI.

The alpha mags are great. I run them in my 308 and they have preformed flawlessly . Sorry about your luck with the mags but they are really good.
 
#59
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: turbo54</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Inline 6</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: turbo54</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So I did a little research.

Looks like 284 (or 6.5-284) is a go in an FN SPR with CDI bottom metal. I called alpha and was told the type III and IV mags dsigned for the WSM cartridges will work great, and accommodate 2.985" COAL, which seems like *just enough* to handle a 284 with the long, heavy, high BC bullets. </div></div>

Good luck with that, my Alpha mag(10 rounder) is not 100% reliable with my FN SPR in 7 WSM (was not going to waste any more money trying more).
I know I am not the only person to have that problem with that action and mag combo. </div></div>

Thanks for the heads up! I have several AI mags also, so I intend to do a mock-up with the bottom metal and figure out which mags work best.

Seems to me the way the bottom metal fits a stock is not as simple as "flush". It needs to be fit for proper feeding, and may not sit just right when you look at it - until you massage the stock to fit the BM.

Perhaps some of the issues you mention are because the BM wasn't just right? Or did you feel it was specifically a magazine problem? If so, why? </div></div>

Take a look:
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2030416

It has been a while maybe he has them fixed.
 
#60
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I think that for distance, the better 6.5 chamberings are gonna look a lot like the .260 Rem (6.5x55, 6.5CM, maybe etc.).

For the 7mm bullet weights you mention, I especially like the .280 Rem. For them, it's gonna run about 200fps slower than the 7mm Mag, and I see that as no sin. Overall, I can like its performance and ergonomics;, and believe me, I heartily suggest it would be follish in the extreme to stand in front of one with those bullets at 1Kyd.

Greg
 
#61
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Inline 6</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: turbo54</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Inline 6</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: turbo54</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So I did a little research.

Looks like 284 (or 6.5-284) is a go in an FN SPR with CDI bottom metal. I called alpha and was told the type III and IV mags dsigned for the WSM cartridges will work great, and accommodate 2.985" COAL, which seems like *just enough* to handle a 284 with the long, heavy, high BC bullets. </div></div>

Good luck with that, my Alpha mag(10 rounder) is not 100% reliable with my FN SPR in 7 WSM (was not going to waste any more money trying more).
I know I am not the only person to have that problem with that action and mag combo. </div></div>

Thanks for the heads up! I have several AI mags also, so I intend to do a mock-up with the bottom metal and figure out which mags work best.

Seems to me the way the bottom metal fits a stock is not as simple as "flush". It needs to be fit for proper feeding, and may not sit just right when you look at it - until you massage the stock to fit the BM.

Perhaps some of the issues you mention are because the BM wasn't just right? Or did you feel it was specifically a magazine problem? If so, why? </div></div>

Take a look:
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2030416

It has been a while maybe he has them fixed.
</div></div>

Thanks for that link. I had seen and read that before placing my order for the Alpha mags. From the thread alone (a yearish ago), it sounded like they oughtta be good to go. Chris from Alpha Industries also confirmed the type 3 and 4 mags would work for a 284win in a controlled round feed SPR, so I'm not worried at all. Not to mention I have several AICS mags I can use if the Alphas don't work out. If they do, I'll have the AI mags up for sale in the classifieds.
 
#62
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Thanks for that link. I had seen and read that before placing my order for the Alpha mags. From the thread alone (a yearish ago), it sounded like they oughtta be good to go. Chris from Alpha Industries also confirmed the type 3 and 4 mags would work for a 284win in a controlled round feed SPR, so I'm not worried at all. Not to mention I have several AICS mags I can use if the Alphas don't work out. If they do, I'll have the AI mags up for sale in the classifieds. [/quote]

Well let me know how they turn out. Mine has a problem picking up the last two no matter what I try. I hope it works out, would like to have ten rounds in a mag.
 
#63
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 6.5BR</div><div class="ubbcode-body">For a hunting rifle w/reach (deer/perhaps elk/moose/bear), give me your pros/cons for a good round that would see duty mostly w/140-162 hunting bullets.

I realize many of you drive heavier higher BC bullets....

Are the SAUM and WSM just re-inventing the wheel vs. a say 7RM and 280? Seems the latter albeit in long actions still offer a good bit of range, perhaps a noticeable one over a 7/08 pushing say 162/2700 or so.

I guess the 284 should also be in the mix.

Any 7mm shooters wanting to chime in on this feel free.

Things like brass quality, life, bore life, ease of load work up, all of interest.

Like to hear from all on your choices/favorites.

Thanks in advance.

</div></div>

I shoot them all and a host of other 7mm's. Not a fly in the lot.
 
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