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Finnaly my 7mm SAUM is alive.
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<blockquote data-quote="trucraft" data-source="post: 883686" data-attributes="member: 67624"><p>This rifle has been a long time in the making.</p><p>I started putting cash in an envelope at the back of my ammo safe about 5 years ago to fund a new rifle.</p><p>A lot has happened over those years that took it's toll on the on that envelope!</p><p>I put a ring on my fiance, had a baby and bought a family car <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite11" alt=":rolleyes:" title="Roll Eyes :rolleyes:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":rolleyes:" /></p><p></p><p>It got to the point that I had to take the first step towards this project or risk it never happening.</p><p></p><p>I wanted something with a little more punch than my .243 and was capable of dropping larger deer at any sensible range here in the UK and abroad if I was lucky enough to head overseas in the future.</p><p></p><p>I spent many evening reading and researching calibers and in the end the RSAUM seemed to fit the bill. Unfortunately over here it not a common caliber and so no factory rifles or ammo. Even finding a smith 12 months ago with a reamer was hard work.</p><p>I decided to source and assemble the parts myself once I found a good gunsmith to chamber a barrel.</p><p></p><p>I found Mic at Dolphin Rifle who had an amazing rep and a ton of Kreiger barrels on the shelf with a saum reamer ready to roll.</p><p></p><p>After playing with a few custom actions that a mate had to hand I ordered a Borden Alpine Magnum bolt face from Precision Rifle Services the uk importer of Jims actions.</p><p></p><p>So to cut a long story short this has been a long 14 months to put my first custom together but I think it has been worth it. But I will only know for sure once I see how she shoots.</p><p></p><p>Sorry photos are so big. Not sure how to shrink!</p><p></p><p><a href="http://s1184.photobucket.com/user/zohairghillam/media/7mm%20SAUM/WP_000186_zps25a53af6.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z324/zohairghillam/7mm%20SAUM/WP_000186_zps25a53af6.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://s1184.photobucket.com/user/zohairghillam/media/7mm%20SAUM/WP_000188_zps07ed5241.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z324/zohairghillam/7mm%20SAUM/WP_000188_zps07ed5241.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>Borden Alpine SA </p><p>Krieger 25" 1 in 9 twist, #6 contour .750 at muzzle. Chambered 7mm saum.</p><p>Mcmillan A3-5 Duracoat, 4 colour Flecktarn style with matt lacquer.( Not sure if I like the paint so may re do it myself)</p><p>CG Trigger - and Jewel (will try both and see which I prefer)</p><p>Rings,34mm Third Eye Tactical</p><p>20 MOA base - Third Eye Tactical</p><p>Surgeon bottom metal </p><p>AI .308 mag modified with the front plate removed and feed lips opened out. Done after photo.</p><p>Kahles 6x24- 56 Scope</p><p></p><p>Total weight as photoed below is 13.5LBS.</p><p></p><p> <a href="http://s1184.photobucket.com/user/zohairghillam/media/7mm%20SAUM/WP_000236_zpsaeab91c9.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z324/zohairghillam/7mm%20SAUM/WP_000236_zpsaeab91c9.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://s1184.photobucket.com/user/zohairghillam/media/7mm%20SAUM/WP_000237_zpsead5eb95.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z324/zohairghillam/7mm%20SAUM/WP_000237_zpsead5eb95.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>No time to get to the range yet but my plan is to find a load for the 168grn Bergers and 160grn Accubonds. </p><p>I have access to plenty of Norma 300 saum brass, H1000 and a tub of RL25.</p><p>Any feedback on loads etc appreciated.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="trucraft, post: 883686, member: 67624"] This rifle has been a long time in the making. I started putting cash in an envelope at the back of my ammo safe about 5 years ago to fund a new rifle. A lot has happened over those years that took it's toll on the on that envelope! I put a ring on my fiance, had a baby and bought a family car :rolleyes: It got to the point that I had to take the first step towards this project or risk it never happening. I wanted something with a little more punch than my .243 and was capable of dropping larger deer at any sensible range here in the UK and abroad if I was lucky enough to head overseas in the future. I spent many evening reading and researching calibers and in the end the RSAUM seemed to fit the bill. Unfortunately over here it not a common caliber and so no factory rifles or ammo. Even finding a smith 12 months ago with a reamer was hard work. I decided to source and assemble the parts myself once I found a good gunsmith to chamber a barrel. I found Mic at Dolphin Rifle who had an amazing rep and a ton of Kreiger barrels on the shelf with a saum reamer ready to roll. After playing with a few custom actions that a mate had to hand I ordered a Borden Alpine Magnum bolt face from Precision Rifle Services the uk importer of Jims actions. So to cut a long story short this has been a long 14 months to put my first custom together but I think it has been worth it. But I will only know for sure once I see how she shoots. Sorry photos are so big. Not sure how to shrink! [URL=http://s1184.photobucket.com/user/zohairghillam/media/7mm%20SAUM/WP_000186_zps25a53af6.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z324/zohairghillam/7mm%20SAUM/WP_000186_zps25a53af6.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1184.photobucket.com/user/zohairghillam/media/7mm%20SAUM/WP_000188_zps07ed5241.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z324/zohairghillam/7mm%20SAUM/WP_000188_zps07ed5241.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Borden Alpine SA Krieger 25” 1 in 9 twist, #6 contour .750 at muzzle. Chambered 7mm saum. Mcmillan A3-5 Duracoat, 4 colour Flecktarn style with matt lacquer.( Not sure if I like the paint so may re do it myself) CG Trigger - and Jewel (will try both and see which I prefer) Rings,34mm Third Eye Tactical 20 MOA base - Third Eye Tactical Surgeon bottom metal AI .308 mag modified with the front plate removed and feed lips opened out. Done after photo. Kahles 6x24- 56 Scope Total weight as photoed below is 13.5LBS. [URL=http://s1184.photobucket.com/user/zohairghillam/media/7mm%20SAUM/WP_000236_zpsaeab91c9.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z324/zohairghillam/7mm%20SAUM/WP_000236_zpsaeab91c9.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1184.photobucket.com/user/zohairghillam/media/7mm%20SAUM/WP_000237_zpsead5eb95.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z324/zohairghillam/7mm%20SAUM/WP_000237_zpsead5eb95.jpg[/IMG][/URL] No time to get to the range yet but my plan is to find a load for the 168grn Bergers and 160grn Accubonds. I have access to plenty of Norma 300 saum brass, H1000 and a tub of RL25. Any feedback on loads etc appreciated. [/QUOTE]
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