Recent content by Qrachel

Thanks for a simply and well written article ... I liked the way you parsed the <500 yard and beyond situations, suggesting the benefits based upon you personal experience. Rachel

Dear Roy: Thanks for the link . . . solid advice, just what I was looking for. Love the MER concept. R

I'm settled on a 7mm RM for a custom build because I can. I'm doing this to open up my my lethal range to 5-6 hundred yards. I've read several blogs now raising the ethical issue issue of shooting long. I'm definitely good to 250-300 yards (essentially point blank range with my '06. I'm...

I don't own one but am considering one as an economical alternative to a $4k+ custom. My research indicates they are one of the better production rifles. R

Dear Wild Rose: Thank you for posting to the conversation. The ammo availability matter is why I went with an '06 a few years ago, that and it seemed the best all round rifle for the money w/o getting into the custom rifle thing as I am considering now. That probably means a 7mm Rem Mag or...

Wow: Another bevy of great comments. Again, I really appreciate the input and the interest shown to a fellow member as she considers her fate in the world of the 7's. I've read some now on the 7mm SAUM. It seems like a well conceived cartridge that makes a lot sense, but one that ran into...

Thank you for the suggestion. I hadn't considered the & SAUM, but I'll look into it a bit . . . again thanks, Rachel

___________________________________ I appreciate your post. Thanks very much . . . Rachel

Thank you for the info . . . Rachel

Thanks Everyone. I appreciate the feedback - all great comments! I'm emotionally attached to the 280 AI, but the 7mm RM does make the most sense given that I don't reload. Thanks again, Rachel :) P.S. Supposed to talk to the gun smith later this week.

I bought a Tikka '06 a couple of years ago, putting off venturing into to 7mm land, and I am satisfied with its performance based on shooting range and hunting experiences out to 350 yards with HSM 168g VLDs - I'm pretty sure I could stretch to 500 yds with a little more practice behind the...

Hi and Thanks to Everyone: I'm not a re-loader per-se but have paid for/used custom developed ammo matched to a 300H&H I used to own (dumb to have gotten rid of it) - Mannlicher style and beautifully made, a bit heavy with a scope but what a nice rifle. I had it built many decades ago while in...

Now that's a thought I hadn't given any time to. Thanks, hmmm. Rachel P.S. I also have thought about the 7mm WSM for the shorter action.

Thank you for the post. AND none taken . . . Rachel

Dear Wild (and Others): I'll have to seriously think about the 25 or 26" barrel - I've just never handled anything more than 24" and I shoot mostly hand guns and my AR-15 for recreation at the range. You've nudged me to seriously consider the longer barrel, which is a good thing as I'd have...