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Future of my 7mm rum?
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<blockquote data-quote="Derek M." data-source="post: 604000" data-attributes="member: 2693"><p>The only reason Carlock is not building me a 338 Edge is because the action has already been worked on. That is his policy now. So I'm sending my action (also a RUM, so yes, your action would work), to Hart Barrels and they are building me a 338-300 which is the same thing. </p><p></p><p>I'm doing it because I can, not because I need it. </p><p></p><p>Many 7mm rifles burn barrels and can do it pretty quick but if you shoot roughly 100 rounds/year, then you'll likely get 20 years out of any good aftermarket barrel. </p><p></p><p>Due to your budget, and I don't know what else you have in mind in terms of additional expense, I'd keep the rifle in the current chamber after you have someone work on it and install a new tube. </p><p></p><p>If you go Edge, you have to buy new brass, dies, bullets, in addition to the expense of the rifle changeover. That said, I think a 338 bbl will last longer but I could be mistaken. </p><p></p><p>I like the 7 RUM. I'd stick with it. You could still take it to Defensive Edge, Shawn, and he possibly has a 7 RUM reamer and he's near you anyway. What's not to like?</p><p></p><p>Ultimately, you also have to decide on what barrel. I like the canted, Russian style lands but some builders tell me that they can "chatter" when being chambered. I don't know what difference that makes. </p><p></p><p>My top bbl choice if button is Hart. I like Krieger if cut-rifled and Bartlein about the same. </p><p></p><p>Good luck with whatever you choose.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Derek M., post: 604000, member: 2693"] The only reason Carlock is not building me a 338 Edge is because the action has already been worked on. That is his policy now. So I'm sending my action (also a RUM, so yes, your action would work), to Hart Barrels and they are building me a 338-300 which is the same thing. I'm doing it because I can, not because I need it. Many 7mm rifles burn barrels and can do it pretty quick but if you shoot roughly 100 rounds/year, then you'll likely get 20 years out of any good aftermarket barrel. Due to your budget, and I don't know what else you have in mind in terms of additional expense, I'd keep the rifle in the current chamber after you have someone work on it and install a new tube. If you go Edge, you have to buy new brass, dies, bullets, in addition to the expense of the rifle changeover. That said, I think a 338 bbl will last longer but I could be mistaken. I like the 7 RUM. I'd stick with it. You could still take it to Defensive Edge, Shawn, and he possibly has a 7 RUM reamer and he's near you anyway. What's not to like? Ultimately, you also have to decide on what barrel. I like the canted, Russian style lands but some builders tell me that they can "chatter" when being chambered. I don't know what difference that makes. My top bbl choice if button is Hart. I like Krieger if cut-rifled and Bartlein about the same. Good luck with whatever you choose. [/QUOTE]
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