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The Basics, Starting Out
Hello from CO. Building my first 7MM Rem Mag
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<blockquote data-quote="NFHunter" data-source="post: 2797916" data-attributes="member: 126705"><p>Hi all, this is my first post here! Seems like a super cool place and I'm excited that there is a classifieds section where I can potentially buy a scope for this build. I selected some components (which I already bought so likely not changing it now) and have a gunsmith lined up to machine the chamber and thread barrel etc. Here are the components:</p><p></p><p>-Zermatt Bighorn action w/ 20 degree picatinny</p><p>-7mm SS BARREL BLANK 8.5 twist 26" (will be fluted and Cera-Coated)</p><p>-H-S Detachable Magazine bottom metal</p><p>-Jewell Trigger</p><p>-Carbon Fiber Mesa Altitude Stock</p><p></p><p>I have a Surefire Socom 300 SPS Silencer I plan to use with this build. Will 26" barrel plus the suppressor be too long / heavy? Should I just put a flash hider on it and forget the silencer? Maybe just do a 24" barrel and potentially suffer 75-100 fps velocity drop? I do primarily plan to use this as a hunting rifle but even with the long barrel and suppressor it will probably be lighter than the AR I've been hunting with.</p><p></p><p>Does anyone have scope recommendations for a build like this? I'd like to be able to shoot out to 600-700 yards maximum.</p><p></p><p>I plan to reload my own ammunition. I've already ordered some Norma brass but am trying to decide on the bullet weight and powder. I'm thinking Hornady ELD-X 162 grain. Still need to purchase the powder. Any thoughts?</p><p></p><p>I'm excited to get my first longish range bolt action built as my previous builds have only been AR style rifles.</p><p></p><p>Cheers from Colorado</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NFHunter, post: 2797916, member: 126705"] Hi all, this is my first post here! Seems like a super cool place and I’m excited that there is a classifieds section where I can potentially buy a scope for this build. I selected some components (which I already bought so likely not changing it now) and have a gunsmith lined up to machine the chamber and thread barrel etc. Here are the components: -Zermatt Bighorn action w/ 20 degree picatinny -7mm SS BARREL BLANK 8.5 twist 26” (will be fluted and Cera-Coated) -H-S Detachable Magazine bottom metal -Jewell Trigger -Carbon Fiber Mesa Altitude Stock I have a Surefire Socom 300 SPS Silencer I plan to use with this build. Will 26” barrel plus the suppressor be too long / heavy? Should I just put a flash hider on it and forget the silencer? Maybe just do a 24” barrel and potentially suffer 75-100 fps velocity drop? I do primarily plan to use this as a hunting rifle but even with the long barrel and suppressor it will probably be lighter than the AR I’ve been hunting with. Does anyone have scope recommendations for a build like this? I’d like to be able to shoot out to 600-700 yards maximum. I plan to reload my own ammunition. I’ve already ordered some Norma brass but am trying to decide on the bullet weight and powder. I’m thinking Hornady ELD-X 162 grain. Still need to purchase the powder. Any thoughts? I’m excited to get my first longish range bolt action built as my previous builds have only been AR style rifles. Cheers from Colorado [/QUOTE]
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