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7mm SAUM vs 300 WSM for Elk/western hunting?
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<blockquote data-quote="BuckeyeRifleman" data-source="post: 1806193" data-attributes="member: 110280"><p>I've got a short action Zermatt TL3 set in a AG composites stock that is my "go to" hunting/long range rifle. It's currently wearing a proof 6.5 CM carbon barrel which I love. </p><p></p><p>I took it on my first Elk hunt this year and unfortunately likely lost a cow elk... I don't want this thread to divulge into a caliber debate, but 143 ELD-X didn't get it done with a perfect 300 yard broadside shot. Likely more of a bullet selection problem than anything, but either way I've lost my confidence with the CM on something the size of an Elk.</p><p></p><p>Bottom line I want another barrel to take out west that has a bit more "oomph" than the venerable CM. </p><p></p><p>Looking at the Proof website they offer pre fit barrels for the TL3 in 7 SAUM and 300 WSM. I was leaning toward the 300 WSM but they only offer it in 24in and I'd like to stick with 22in as I hunt with a suppressor. </p><p></p><p>They do however offer 7 SAUM in a 22in pre fit. </p><p></p><p>Anyone care to comment on one vs the other? </p><p></p><p>300 WSM definitely is the bigger jump in power, but might be limited by mag length. I also worry a 24in barrel plus my Omega would be that much more unwieldy. </p><p></p><p>7 SUAM seems like an awesome little round, but brass might be hard to find, and doesn't offer that much more power than the 6.5. Hell I might as well look at the 6.5 PRC at that point. </p><p></p><p>I do reload for BTW, and the goal with this rifle is reliable on Elk to 700 yards.</p><p></p><p>Thanks!</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]168871[/ATTACH] </p><p>Rifle in question...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BuckeyeRifleman, post: 1806193, member: 110280"] I’ve got a short action Zermatt TL3 set in a AG composites stock that is my “go to” hunting/long range rifle. It’s currently wearing a proof 6.5 CM carbon barrel which I love. I took it on my first Elk hunt this year and unfortunately likely lost a cow elk... I don’t want this thread to divulge into a caliber debate, but 143 ELD-X didn’t get it done with a perfect 300 yard broadside shot. Likely more of a bullet selection problem than anything, but either way I’ve lost my confidence with the CM on something the size of an Elk. Bottom line I want another barrel to take out west that has a bit more “oomph” than the venerable CM. Looking at the Proof website they offer pre fit barrels for the TL3 in 7 SAUM and 300 WSM. I was leaning toward the 300 WSM but they only offer it in 24in and I’d like to stick with 22in as I hunt with a suppressor. They do however offer 7 SAUM in a 22in pre fit. Anyone care to comment on one vs the other? 300 WSM definitely is the bigger jump in power, but might be limited by mag length. I also worry a 24in barrel plus my Omega would be that much more unwieldy. 7 SUAM seems like an awesome little round, but brass might be hard to find, and doesn’t offer that much more power than the 6.5. Hell I might as well look at the 6.5 PRC at that point. I do reload for BTW, and the goal with this rifle is reliable on Elk to 700 yards. Thanks! [ATTACH=full]168871[/ATTACH] Rifle in question... [/QUOTE]
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