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Light wt long rangle rifle: what´s between 7WSM and 28Nosler?
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<blockquote data-quote="Majopikeras" data-source="post: 1754583" data-attributes="member: 32407"><p>Hi all!</p><p></p><p>I´m trying to set specs for a long range rifle... this one should be ligth as possible (not crazy ligth, just save weight when it´s possible and makes sense). It should be handy (I allready have long and heavy 338´s) so compact barrel will be used (20 to 24" desired, 26" at a push) and somewhat light countour. </p><p></p><p>That said, I want to squeeze some good numbers out of it, so will be using a long action, and thinking in a 7mm barrel. </p><p></p><p>SO: after that "introduction"... need to decide what chamber!!</p><p></p><p>7WSM or 7-300WSM is one option. 28Nosler is second option. </p><p></p><p>BUT: the WSM options are "short action" cartridges, so using in a long one raises potential but we are leaving some potential behind. The 28 nosler (being a very good chambering for me) is a the top case/bore ratio, and it´s a little bit over my likes for this build.</p><p></p><p>THE QUESTION IS: What´s in between? The 7 rem mag is an absolute great chambering, but it´s out of the list for some reasons. is there any 2,5" high capacity case with good brass available etc etc?? I have guessed the following options:</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">7 mm BLASER MAGNUM: really like this option, it´s a tad under 2,5" and brass could be difficult to find (but once you find it and pay a bunch for that Norma cases you are done). For some reason some people seem to get "only" 7 rem mag performance </li> </ul><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">7 mm LRM: seem pretty good... but I will go with the blaser before that (unless some change my mind)</li> </ul><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Going the wildcat route is an option, but will be nice to have some easy brass forming and dies availability. Taken a 28 nosler and shorten it to 2,5 seem to be ideal.</li> </ul><p></p><p>Any help and or suggestions on chambering, throat, barrel length are very wellcome. Planning to shoot 180 ELM-M with N570 or RL33, so some load info (specially OAL and velocities vs barrel length).</p><p></p><p>Thank you all in advance, and sorry for what to me seem like a little chaotic post <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Cheers</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Majopikeras, post: 1754583, member: 32407"] Hi all! I´m trying to set specs for a long range rifle... this one should be ligth as possible (not crazy ligth, just save weight when it´s possible and makes sense). It should be handy (I allready have long and heavy 338´s) so compact barrel will be used (20 to 24" desired, 26" at a push) and somewhat light countour. That said, I want to squeeze some good numbers out of it, so will be using a long action, and thinking in a 7mm barrel. SO: after that "introduction"... need to decide what chamber!! 7WSM or 7-300WSM is one option. 28Nosler is second option. BUT: the WSM options are "short action" cartridges, so using in a long one raises potential but we are leaving some potential behind. The 28 nosler (being a very good chambering for me) is a the top case/bore ratio, and it´s a little bit over my likes for this build. THE QUESTION IS: What´s in between? The 7 rem mag is an absolute great chambering, but it´s out of the list for some reasons. is there any 2,5" high capacity case with good brass available etc etc?? I have guessed the following options: [LIST] [*]7 mm BLASER MAGNUM: really like this option, it´s a tad under 2,5" and brass could be difficult to find (but once you find it and pay a bunch for that Norma cases you are done). For some reason some people seem to get "only" 7 rem mag performance [/LIST] [LIST] [*]7 mm LRM: seem pretty good... but I will go with the blaser before that (unless some change my mind) [/LIST] [LIST] [*]Going the wildcat route is an option, but will be nice to have some easy brass forming and dies availability. Taken a 28 nosler and shorten it to 2,5 seem to be ideal. [/LIST] Any help and or suggestions on chambering, throat, barrel length are very wellcome. Planning to shoot 180 ELM-M with N570 or RL33, so some load info (specially OAL and velocities vs barrel length). Thank you all in advance, and sorry for what to me seem like a little chaotic post :) Cheers [/QUOTE]
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