7WSM Velocities?

[J300UM]

I wanna put together a compact lightweight (under 10lbs) pack rifle. I think the 7WSM is the way to go. What kind of velocities can be achieved with a 168 or 180 VLD using a short tube like a 26" or even a 24"?

[James Jones]

check out this post by Glenn Seekins , he is shooting a 7mm WSM in a rifle that sounds like what your looking for and keep in mind that their are some places that evern a little bit more weight can be trimmed

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I think that Nathan Dagley here "308 nate" is getting a little over 3000fps with the 180gr Bergers out of his 7mm-300WSM

[TMR]

My wifes rifle is running right at 3000fps with the 180's out of a 26" barrel. I haven't tried the 168's yet...doubt that I will. The 180's shoot to well.

[J300UM]

Thanks for the info!!! If I can get 3000 with the 180's and good accuracy my 300 will be down the road. It would be nice to have a good capable rig that doesn't knock the dog $#)! outta me everytime I tickle the trigger!!!

[Blacktail2]

With a 24'' Broughton 5c i'm getting 3930 with the 175 Matchking and 2875 with the 180 Berger.

[21buck]

My 7 x300wsm in a Rem 700 mountain rifle is a real shooter. Why don't you go to a lighter bullet? I shoot a barnes 140 TSX with great success. It will be crono'd on the 7 of Feb. It doesn't kick you into the middle of next week! 20 -30 rounds a day is not difficult. My longest kill has been 675 yds using the 120 XBT. Velocity is around 3150 est. in need of verification.

[Blacktail2]

I like a higher B.C. for longrange.