-
If you are being asked to change your password, and unsure how to do it, follow these instructions. Click here
A 300 RUM barrel and no party to go to?
- Thread starter Three44s
- Start date
Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum
The RUM cartridges work on a standard magnum long action, I have had two built with one off a 7 Rem Mag action and the other off a 300 Win Mag action.
Smith just had to massage a couple of areas from what I remember along with adding a RUM magazine box and follower.
Smith just had to massage a couple of areas from what I remember along with adding a RUM magazine box and follower.
MontanaRifleman
Well-Known Member
As already mentioned, the RUM's are built on the standard 700 LA. Your 7mm actions will do fine. Your smith may have to adjust the feed rails. There are 2 different extended Wyatts boxes available. Get the longer 4" one with centerfeed. you might also consider getting a PTG one piece .704 bolt with M16 style extractor and heavy duty recoil lug.
Not sure about switching back to a 7 Rem Mag, if the feed rails didn't have to be opened up it might be an easy switch back.
Thanks very much for the responses!
I will talk to my gunsmith about this when the time comes. What I am thinking is to leave the action as manufactured and run the RUM as a single shot for the time being.
One of my 700's is an very early one and the other is a TACK DRIVER with it's current barrel. I may just watch for a third rifle and have the deed done to it.
Best regards
Three 44s
I will talk to my gunsmith about this when the time comes. What I am thinking is to leave the action as manufactured and run the RUM as a single shot for the time being.
One of my 700's is an very early one and the other is a TACK DRIVER with it's current barrel. I may just watch for a third rifle and have the deed done to it.
Best regards
Three 44s
ZSteinle
Well-Known Member
just pick up a 700 action
700 SHORT & LONG ACTION RECEIVERS | Brownells
in stock! 500 bucks for a magnum long action
700 SHORT & LONG ACTION RECEIVERS | Brownells
in stock! 500 bucks for a magnum long action
ZSteinle,
You make a good point! I looked at those a short while back.
The trouble is, I am spoiled! I bought my first 7mm Mag with an original wood BDL stock for $269 about five years ago. My latest one ... a 2004 Stainless and detachable magazine ......... cost 450 from the same shop.
I have plenty of time ...... I'll just thunk on it for a spell!! And I think I can single shot it for a while until I decide ...... heck, I might HATE the big kick'in mule ...... ?
Best regards and thanks!!
Three 44s
You make a good point! I looked at those a short while back.
The trouble is, I am spoiled! I bought my first 7mm Mag with an original wood BDL stock for $269 about five years ago. My latest one ... a 2004 Stainless and detachable magazine ......... cost 450 from the same shop.
I have plenty of time ...... I'll just thunk on it for a spell!! And I think I can single shot it for a while until I decide ...... heck, I might HATE the big kick'in mule ...... ?
Best regards and thanks!!
Three 44s
