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Like to get opinions on which is more believable. Just got back from testing the 160 accubonds in my 7mm. Chronograph by Chrony at 6000ft showed 3125 average velocity. Based on drop from 200 to 800 yds - that would produce a BC of .6, which is substantially higher than the published 0.531...

Zsteinle Would be happy to send a picture for you - but have not figured out how to on this site. If you want - send me a PM w/your email and I can email it. I have a sako extractor on my 7-330Dakota and the m-16 extractor on the 338 is quite a bit beefier in appearance. I can email both bolts...

My plan is to do away with the STAK - just to many steps in the brass forming for me and we have never been able to achieve the velocities we hoped for without ruining our brass in a few firings. My original question pertained only to the 7 Dakota - seems the way to go for me.

I had my smith build a 338 imp Lapua on a chrome moly 700 action using a PTG bolt w/m-16 extractor. I am using 98 gr of retumbo in a 29 inch barrell. The chrony reads 2900 roughly, but drop tables and a bc of .771 on the 300 SMK gets me at 2850 fps for my drops. I have no way of measuring...

Points taken - sounds like the plain 7 dakota is the way to go. Thanks guys.

Trying to decide to rebarrel my 7-330 Dakota to either a 7Dakota or improving it. Does anyone have any experience with an improved 7 Dakota ---- if so, what degree of improvement could I expect over a 7Dakota. I don't mind purchasing a custom reamer - any ideas are welcome. I already have...

+1 on what Broz says - my 338 imp Lapua w/ 300SMK and 98 gr Retumbo gets 2925 on Chrony, but 2850 works with exbal on 29in barrel. Haven't tried for more, wanted to stay under pressure as it is built on a700 action.

A short-action is not my only option - just seems that a 160-180 vld in a 7WSM gives pretty good ballistics. I have a straight feed mag already (HS-Precision DM) that will work nicely. The 7RM would be 2nd ---- currently have no desire for the STW/RUM ---- have noticed that even if they do go...

Are there any 7mm cartridges/cases that seem less likely to form doughnuts? Have been told the Norma cases are more apt to and wildcat cartridges do as well from the necking down/up. Am getting close to rebarrelling and after having to deal with doughnut issues in a necked down 330-7 dakota -...

I got a large cow elk at 746yds 300smk @2900fps in 338impLapua. 1st bullet was a slight quartering towards - hit the bback lung, through the diaphragm and liver and recovered under the skin in two large pieces - jacket/lead. 2nd bullet - moderate quartering towards - hit the shoulder, blew up...

Get a good smith to port it. I have a very similar port on my 338 impLapua as does Woods. Noise wise it is about the same as any magnum w/out a brake, but it helps tremendousy with recoil. In a prone position, I shoot only with my trigger hand on the stock and recoil is actually mild...

Most important is getting into a PA program if that is what you want - it can be competitive in the public programs so let that be the determining factor, odds are you should/will be busy for several yrs so that hunting trips will not be as likely, but short endeavors will and Utah has a lot to...

Accuracy and BC are better with the accubonds over the partitions. Everyone I shoot with has dropped the partition and gone to accubonds or bergers. I have witnessed several animals being shot w/accubonds ---- if you shoot through the chest, expect a 50 - 100 yd run-off, hit the shoulder and...

I have my own riding/pack animals and would be interested. Did an archery pack trip this year byself and got a nice 330+ bull --- on your own is a lot of work ---- sharing a camp could be a lot of fun.

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