I know it's been said already but if you go with a saum why not a Sherman max? I built one (my first custom) on a LA 24"proof sendero light carbon with a Archimedes. Dressed and loaded it's about 10# w/ shv. I went max because if I had to I could use saum ammo if needed. I've found accuracy at around 2900 and 2800 FPS using r26 1-8.4t w/ 195 eol and I live in Hawaii so we hunt above 85°. Two loads two different primers. It was on an LA because the OAL was about 3.1" but I have the action wrench and vise so I could change barrels and chambering as I wanted. I use aics mags and it feeds well with the eols, 139 interbonds and if you feed it fast 154 interlocks. It's been out to 1064yds with the eols but not on paper and I'm happy with it. But I was looking for a lighter carry for longer hunts.
Currently got a 6.5 sst 1-8t switch barrel in the works as a light deer gun for me and my daughter. It's on a ti SA 22" sendero carbon and should come in at about 7.5# loaded with a zeiss v4. I am looking at 153.5 hybrids for me and hammers for her or 129 interbonds or LRABs. I can keep up or out run a 6.5 prc with better brass.
I was also thinking to complement with a 7ss as I recall it's only 50 FPS less than the max? And I heard it's the most balanced of the line. With 180's it should be more than enough and can fit a SA nicely. We can't have cans here but even if you go with a 22" barrel and a can I don't see velocity of the SS being much different from the max I have. But as you know the 7mm has better bullet selection and I've been leaning more towards monos so my twist could be considered low for heavier selections.
The biggest problem now is availability. Monos don't seem to be a problem at this point. Our LGS shelves are empty here and odd ball cartridges are hard to come by but don't move as fast. Powder comes and goes. Primers and heads hard to come by. I reload and lived through Clinton and Obama so I am better off than some but it's been a bugger to find components. So that's why I settled on the 6.5 sst. I have brass dies and components. Everything else for factory is ? It's going to be a while yet before things get better but who knows when it's "normal." If you want more speed you do the Sherman mega but brass won't be out until Jan last I heard.
Don't be limited by the SA. It's only a few ounces. Probably only 3 at the most. You could shave that with the scope easily. A LA will open more doors for you and if you go ti or anti then it's even closer is weight to a SA. BEEN there.
Spent all most two years figuring what I wanted to order/build. Take your time and do research. Check stuff out at the range and be happy with your selections.
S
Currently got a 6.5 sst 1-8t switch barrel in the works as a light deer gun for me and my daughter. It's on a ti SA 22" sendero carbon and should come in at about 7.5# loaded with a zeiss v4. I am looking at 153.5 hybrids for me and hammers for her or 129 interbonds or LRABs. I can keep up or out run a 6.5 prc with better brass.
I was also thinking to complement with a 7ss as I recall it's only 50 FPS less than the max? And I heard it's the most balanced of the line. With 180's it should be more than enough and can fit a SA nicely. We can't have cans here but even if you go with a 22" barrel and a can I don't see velocity of the SS being much different from the max I have. But as you know the 7mm has better bullet selection and I've been leaning more towards monos so my twist could be considered low for heavier selections.
The biggest problem now is availability. Monos don't seem to be a problem at this point. Our LGS shelves are empty here and odd ball cartridges are hard to come by but don't move as fast. Powder comes and goes. Primers and heads hard to come by. I reload and lived through Clinton and Obama so I am better off than some but it's been a bugger to find components. So that's why I settled on the 6.5 sst. I have brass dies and components. Everything else for factory is ? It's going to be a while yet before things get better but who knows when it's "normal." If you want more speed you do the Sherman mega but brass won't be out until Jan last I heard.
Don't be limited by the SA. It's only a few ounces. Probably only 3 at the most. You could shave that with the scope easily. A LA will open more doors for you and if you go ti or anti then it's even closer is weight to a SA. BEEN there.
Spent all most two years figuring what I wanted to order/build. Take your time and do research. Check stuff out at the range and be happy with your selections.
S
