Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
Articles
Latest reviews
Author list
Classifieds
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
Custom Rifle Questions
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="KandK22" data-source="post: 2578975" data-attributes="member: 121314"><p>I am looking at having a custom rifle built and am trying to decide on a caliber and barrel length to go with. I am wanting to build a lightweight rifle and also want to run a suppressor. I am between 2 calibers right now but am open to suggestions. I also plan on reloading for whichever cartridge I chose so any cartridge is an option. I plan to use this rifle for deer hunting in the West and also elk hunting out West and other animals here and there. So, I would like a capable cartridge for bigger game and long distance. </p><p></p><p>The 2 rounds I am between are the 7 SAUM and Hornady's new 7 PRC. What I like about the 7 SAUM is that it is a short action round but ill probably put it into a medium action. It's also lighter on recoil. It also can handle heavy for caliber bullets. Then for the 7 PRC is that it will have factory ammo support. But it will be a long action.</p><p></p><p>The barrel length I am looking around is 20-22 inches. My question is how do long action cartridges handle out of short barrels vs short actions? Also, is recoil increased with shorter barrels or will it be the same?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="KandK22, post: 2578975, member: 121314"] I am looking at having a custom rifle built and am trying to decide on a caliber and barrel length to go with. I am wanting to build a lightweight rifle and also want to run a suppressor. I am between 2 calibers right now but am open to suggestions. I also plan on reloading for whichever cartridge I chose so any cartridge is an option. I plan to use this rifle for deer hunting in the West and also elk hunting out West and other animals here and there. So, I would like a capable cartridge for bigger game and long distance. The 2 rounds I am between are the 7 SAUM and Hornady's new 7 PRC. What I like about the 7 SAUM is that it is a short action round but ill probably put it into a medium action. It's also lighter on recoil. It also can handle heavy for caliber bullets. Then for the 7 PRC is that it will have factory ammo support. But it will be a long action. The barrel length I am looking around is 20-22 inches. My question is how do long action cartridges handle out of short barrels vs short actions? Also, is recoil increased with shorter barrels or will it be the same? [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
Custom Rifle Questions
Top