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7MM WSM vs 6.5/300 WSM
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<blockquote data-quote="BoatTail" data-source="post: 2329620" data-attributes="member: 74670"><p>There are a few reasons. 1st I already have two 28 Nosler rifles both built on Remington actions and actions with 26" Proof research barrels. (One with a Sendero and the other with a Light Sendero contour barrel) They are topped with Leopold Vari X6, 4 by 24 Scopes. Both shoot 175 gr Hornady ELD-X or Berger 180 grain VLDs under 1/2". So using a lot of powder is not an issue. I will tell you that the muzzle breaks that I have on those are amazing so recoil is not an issue either.</p><p></p><p> The two WSMs were built mostly for fun, but also so I could carry a smaller lighter rifle for some smaller game but still have some reach. </p><p></p><p> Aside from the fun of building a new rifle and doing the load work, the other reason is I have developed neuropathy and find it difficult to walk long distances now with Is a heavy backpack and rifle. I thought these lighter rifles would help.</p><p></p><p>What I found though is these WSM's are not much lighter than my 28 Noslers as all of them are built on light components. The shorter length does feel good in the hand and seems well balanced</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BoatTail, post: 2329620, member: 74670"] There are a few reasons. 1st I already have two 28 Nosler rifles both built on Remington actions and actions with 26" Proof research barrels. (One with a Sendero and the other with a Light Sendero contour barrel) They are topped with Leopold Vari X6, 4 by 24 Scopes. Both shoot 175 gr Hornady ELD-X or Berger 180 grain VLDs under 1/2". So using a lot of powder is not an issue. I will tell you that the muzzle breaks that I have on those are amazing so recoil is not an issue either. The two WSMs were built mostly for fun, but also so I could carry a smaller lighter rifle for some smaller game but still have some reach. Aside from the fun of building a new rifle and doing the load work, the other reason is I have developed neuropathy and find it difficult to walk long distances now with Is a heavy backpack and rifle. I thought these lighter rifles would help. What I found though is these WSM's are not much lighter than my 28 Noslers as all of them are built on light components. The shorter length does feel good in the hand and seems well balanced [/QUOTE]
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