The 280AI was my latest addition. I've owned several 7RM's and still have one in the safe. The 280AI is just a sweet round to shoot and should suit your needs perfectly. Peterson brass really helps in the reloading efforts.
Which 7 would you choose?
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I'm currently building a SAUM.
Mine is on a Defiance Anti X Medium action.
I am using BDL bottom.
Don't have a OAL yet.
I don't know for sure on the other bottom metal & Mags to fit Medium action.
280 AI have several
akmtnhnt
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284 win or 7SAUM if wildcat 7SS or 7Max, in order of recoil. All on a long action.
There is a chart on Gavintoobe's youtube channel. It shows that the 7 PRC has roughly 40" less drop at 1000 than the 6.5 PRC or the 300 PRC.
I have shot 7 RM for years. So I love that cartridge.
The 7 STW seems to have a super loyal following on here and if money wasn't a thing I would have had a 7 STW already.
So, those three are something I would look into.....40" less drop at 1000 seems like a huge deal!
I have shot 7 RM for years. So I love that cartridge.
The 7 STW seems to have a super loyal following on here and if money wasn't a thing I would have had a 7 STW already.
So, those three are something I would look into.....40" less drop at 1000 seems like a huge deal!
For what you are wanting to do I would look at. 7Rm, 7Prc, 280Ai any of these 3 will meet your needs with a 8 twist barrel.
Now look for good brass for these. By the end of the year all 3 will have top brass manufacturers building brass. Good luck
Now look for good brass for these. By the end of the year all 3 will have top brass manufacturers building brass. Good luck
akmtnhnt
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If you're dialing, I don't see how drop ever matters unless you're running out of adjustment. Wind drift on the other hand...
adk hunter
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If there was a chart for "Tool" he would be 40 MOA higher than everyone else!
I have a 280AI, but plan on doing a 7 Mega as well as a 338 Mega. Just cuz.
Another vote for the 280 AI. Just a fantastic cartridge. I was using mine primarily for deer then decided I liked it so much, I'm gonna start hunting elk with it. Bought a 2nd one for my wife. No let down. One shot kills. I'm shooting Berger 175 Elite Hunters at 2930 fps. It's complete pass thru on 3 bulls and 2 cows under 500 yds. Didn't go through a bull at 717 but he didn't take a step. Sat there and got the shaky legs then down in a heap. The AI is so easy to reload for, it isn't a powder monster, very accurate and the recoil is nothin. I had a 7mm-08, 7 mag and 7 RUM. Gave the Lil 7 to my daughter. The 7 mag to my son and sold the RUM. No regrets.
7.62 Gunner
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284 win on a LA or tikka
168/180 Bergers or eldms will get her done.
Relatively cheap lapua brass, very efficient case, light recoil, and well know for accuracy.
If it were me, I'd build a 7RM with an 8 twist in the barrel. Brass, dies, powders (sorta), reloading data and factory ammo are all readily available. That cartridge has been killing stuff dead for decades. When that barrel gets shot out, I'd rebarrel with a fast twist 7PRC. Brass, dies, etc. should be more available by then. Plus you'll already have a long action to build on.
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