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280 AI vs 7 mm SAUM
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<blockquote data-quote="Wallie" data-source="post: 2129677" data-attributes="member: 107256"><p>I chose a WSM case instead of the SAUM for my short action build. Mine is a 7mm/300WSM instead of regular'ole 7WSM. </p><p>I run 180g Berger HVLD's at about 2940 out of a 22" Bartlien with an Ultra 7, about 1/2". Less if I'm on my game, but I don't handle recoil well, and for me the recoil in this combo is significant. </p><p>complete rife weights under 12lbs, naked rifle under 10lbs. </p><p>I also fell in love with short fat cartridges. In a short action you will be limited somewhat by seating depth and finding ideal bullet jump. Also Mag capacity is noticeably limited, even vs a SAUM (.555" WSM diameter vs .535" SAUM diameter) it has always worked out for me where the SAUM is just smaller enough to fit one more round than the wsm.</p><p> </p><p>The performance difference is negligible between SAUM and WSM, so that would depend on how much you value one more round of capacity, vs the easier brass availability and slight performance edge of the wsm.</p><p>For me I see no logical reason to build a short cartridge in a long action. I would start by deciding if I want long or short, if short then decide on SAUM or WSM. </p><p>If you are going to build on a long action I absolutely wouldn't build a WSM or SAUM, there just is no benefit or reason when compared to 28 Nosler, any of the RUM's, the 7LRM, 300 PRC, my current favorite the 7mm/300 PRC, or even the good ole 7 rem mag. Long action calibers will all fit and feed better than a short ran in a long, and won't have a performance handicap. </p><p>...Oh yea, I guess you could pick the 280AI, if you like short action performance out of a long action.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Wallie, post: 2129677, member: 107256"] I chose a WSM case instead of the SAUM for my short action build. Mine is a 7mm/300WSM instead of regular’ole 7WSM. I run 180g Berger HVLD’s at about 2940 out of a 22” Bartlien with an Ultra 7, about 1/2”. Less if I’m on my game, but I don’t handle recoil well, and for me the recoil in this combo is significant. complete rife weights under 12lbs, naked rifle under 10lbs. I also fell in love with short fat cartridges. In a short action you will be limited somewhat by seating depth and finding ideal bullet jump. Also Mag capacity is noticeably limited, even vs a SAUM (.555” WSM diameter vs .535” SAUM diameter) it has always worked out for me where the SAUM is just smaller enough to fit one more round than the wsm. The performance difference is negligible between SAUM and WSM, so that would depend on how much you value one more round of capacity, vs the easier brass availability and slight performance edge of the wsm. For me I see no logical reason to build a short cartridge in a long action. I would start by deciding if I want long or short, if short then decide on SAUM or WSM. If you are going to build on a long action I absolutely wouldn’t build a WSM or SAUM, there just is no benefit or reason when compared to 28 Nosler, any of the RUM’s, the 7LRM, 300 PRC, my current favorite the 7mm/300 PRC, or even the good ole 7 rem mag. Long action calibers will all fit and feed better than a short ran in a long, and won’t have a performance handicap. ...Oh yea, I guess you could pick the 280AI, if you like short action performance out of a long action. [/QUOTE]
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