Lancetkenyon - I'm not familiar with the 7SS but it sounds great. is the 7SS a SAAMI spec'd cartridge?
Have a sa with mag bolt, what do i build?
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Lancetkenyon - I'm not familiar with the 7SS but it sounds great. is the 7SS a SAAMI spec'd cartridge?
MudRunner2005
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No, but you can buy reamers, dies, and brass here...
https://shermanwildcatcartridges.com/online-store?olsPage=t/7-ss
Here's more info about it...
https://shermanwildcatcartridges.com/7-ss
smcdurmon
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I've been thinking about a similar build and I narrowed it down to 2 calibers.
6.5 PRC or 270WSM
6.5 PRC or 270WSM
Rick Richard
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Any for 300 WSM?
lancetkenyon
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I don't know. There are certain case designs known for accuracy. 6.5x47L, 6PPC, 6 Dasher, 6BR (BRA/BRX), 6XC, etc.
As for .270WSM being one of them, not sure if I would include that one in the mix of "most accurate case designs".
As for .270WSM being one of them, not sure if I would include that one in the mix of "most accurate case designs".
lancetkenyon
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I have a 6.5SS, and am gathering parts for a second 6.5SS. Then, when my first one gives up the ghost, will be rebarreling it to .25SST probably. The Sherman lines (both LA and SA Mag) are amazing cartridges for the hunting masses.
MudRunner2005
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Yes, but are they only known for accuracy because a few folks won with them, and then everyone else started buying them, too, because they thought the cartridge made the difference, instead of their own subconscious confidence in the gun? Makes you wonder...
vancewalker007
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If your a reloader and don't mind spending time at the bench then sky's the limit. Pick a 6.5 SAUM or change barrels and go for a 7 SAUM or a 7 Sherman. If you don't want to spend a large amount of time reloading and/or want factory stuff then a 6.5 PRC might make more sense. Note, on a short action you cannot fit in the mag and get the full benefit of the 6.5 PRC. Even with the Wyatt extended mag (2.995) you will just fit the factory loads (COAL about 2.945). But, lots of people are living with this so its not the end of the world just a compromise. I did hear Wyatt is working on an even longer mag set up.
Vance- That is the best way to say it... exactly what i was thinking
therifleman556
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I personally don't think it's a gap worth filling. I'd either drop down to a hot 6mm or step up into a medium. Just my opinion. Someday I'd love to do a 35 of some flavor. Plenty of bullet moulds for cheap plinking or even 357 pistol bullets.
That 338 SS sounds pretty sweet, though.
birdiemc
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That's definitely not the spirit...starting to sound like my wife...."why do you need 1 in every caliber?"
Lol
therifleman556
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Ok so I should clarify
"for the time being seeing as you've got one action to build on, but in the future definitely build a rifle in every .01" caliber increment from .17 to .40 and every .200 thereafter"
Is that better, lol?
257 Blackjack
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I'm biased but check the wind and drop and energy #'s on the 25 SST.
0.345 G7 at 3300-3350 fps.
Really, it depends on the rifle's role. 25 SST, 6.5 SST, 7 SST. It's all good if you practice and execute.
Sadly, there's just nothing I need a 30 or 338 for in the near future when these short efficient cases and efficient bullets fly so well.
0.345 G7 at 3300-3350 fps.
Really, it depends on the rifle's role. 25 SST, 6.5 SST, 7 SST. It's all good if you practice and execute.
Sadly, there's just nothing I need a 30 or 338 for in the near future when these short efficient cases and efficient bullets fly so well.
Rich Coyle
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Rifle's role? The rifle's role could be no more than "I want a new rifle. I have no idea what I'm going' to do with it, but I want it."
