Mr Bam,
I saw the other past blast and the very nice buck.
I hate inform you sir, but IMO, your not just the trigger monkey you say, but and very quality, experienced hunter.
I'd love to see a pic here of the 7 mag.
Heck, I'd Probly even be willing to pay you what the rancher paid you for it.
But no gift backs!
Lol
That's the other part I did not mention. While I was absent from hunting on his place for 6 years from 1998 through 2004, he had the 7RM converted to 7 STW, the same barrel that never shot like it did before.
When he handed the 7RM it was actually a 7 STW. It lost all the history behind the rifle. I have since re-barreled it 300WM. Still have the 7 STW barrel and set of die. Since you inquired, I'll be glad to give you the die set, as it is just collecting dust. Give me your address
The action bedded in a different stock and with a fluted 300WM barrel still shoots. I showed a picture of the steel target on a thread that was closed. It was a confirmation shot with the 280AI amd 175EH. The head marks were put there by the 300WM from the original 7RM. 1000 yards.