Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
Articles
Latest reviews
Author list
Classifieds
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Gunsmithing
Savage 111 7mm rem mag customization
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="rscott5028" data-source="post: 524422" data-attributes="member: 24624"><p>You didn't say much about your background. It doesn't seem like you've tapped the potential of your 7RM. So, in line with your proposed incremental upgrades I would leave the rebarrel/changing cartridge until later. </p><p> </p><p>You didn't specify if you have the Accutrigger which some love and some hate. If you don't have one or have one and don't like it, then a good trigger is a big plus and money spent here will carry forward to a new barrel in the future. </p><p> </p><p>Making your own wood stock can be a rewarding endeavor. But, it probably isn't the best way to extend the range/accuracy/precision of your rifle. There are lots of choices for laminate stocks that you can tweak and bed yourself as a good value with an improvement over many factory stocks. The cost of a good composite or chassis based stock goes up quickly. </p><p> </p><p>Again, money spent on the stock also carries forward provided you don't make a huge change to the barrel profile. And, provided you've researched and selected a style that will suit you as you test and extend your limits. </p><p> </p><p>Ditto for a good scope base e.g. 20 MOA rail, and optics. </p><p> </p><p>Along the way, you'll need good handloading tools, components, and methods of procedure. Expensive is not a requirement for good handloading. But, there are basic tools required to promote consistency at long range. </p><p> </p><p>Once you've addressed those points you'll either be in love with the 7RM, or ready to move on. </p><p> </p><p>As others have stated, many top barrel makers offer Savage pre-fit barrels that you can install yourself. Research the caliber, bullets, twist, length, etc... and plan ahead as you're doing. Finding a barrel is easy. Finding one that has all of the specs you require is often more of a challenge and can easily lead to a 6 month or longer wait. </p><p> </p><p>-- richard</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rscott5028, post: 524422, member: 24624"] You didn't say much about your background. It doesn't seem like you've tapped the potential of your 7RM. So, in line with your proposed incremental upgrades I would leave the rebarrel/changing cartridge until later. You didn't specify if you have the Accutrigger which some love and some hate. If you don't have one or have one and don't like it, then a good trigger is a big plus and money spent here will carry forward to a new barrel in the future. Making your own wood stock can be a rewarding endeavor. But, it probably isn't the best way to extend the range/accuracy/precision of your rifle. There are lots of choices for laminate stocks that you can tweak and bed yourself as a good value with an improvement over many factory stocks. The cost of a good composite or chassis based stock goes up quickly. Again, money spent on the stock also carries forward provided you don't make a huge change to the barrel profile. And, provided you've researched and selected a style that will suit you as you test and extend your limits. Ditto for a good scope base e.g. 20 MOA rail, and optics. Along the way, you'll need good handloading tools, components, and methods of procedure. Expensive is not a requirement for good handloading. But, there are basic tools required to promote consistency at long range. Once you've addressed those points you'll either be in love with the 7RM, or ready to move on. As others have stated, many top barrel makers offer Savage pre-fit barrels that you can install yourself. Research the caliber, bullets, twist, length, etc... and plan ahead as you're doing. Finding a barrel is easy. Finding one that has all of the specs you require is often more of a challenge and can easily lead to a 6 month or longer wait. -- richard [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Gunsmithing
Savage 111 7mm rem mag customization
Top