Model Seven 7 SAUM
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Frank in the Laurels
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If it's the stainless synthetic version you have what I consider the second best factory carry far rifle...the best would be the same in .300 saum. For all intents and purposes it's just about a 7 mm RM in a short fat case..nice rifle, you'll never regret buying one.
I had a lead on a 300 saum, but was told it kicked like a borrowed mule. I was thinking of building a 7 saum with a 24" barrel on a M700 long action. But, the Model Seven seems like it would be the perfect carry gun. I'm worried alittle about decrease in performance with the 22" barrel vs a 24", though.
ol mike
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Most model sevens are a bit butt heavy making them a bit harder to shoot off hand. I have two SS models 308/260 love them both.
The SAUM w/a 22' barrel would iron the tiny glitch right on out.
22"vs 24" the difference wouldn't be 40fps I'd wager .
Longer barrels shine with very high velocity rounds -that rifle shooting a 160 class bullet isn't even worth thinking about.
Also a shorter barrel will be a bit more stiff upping the chance of better accuracy - remember it's a "mountain gun".
Park it in a custom light weight stock -nice smallish scope maybe 40mm objective -strap a mountain sling on and smile every step of the way.
The SAUM w/a 22' barrel would iron the tiny glitch right on out.
22"vs 24" the difference wouldn't be 40fps I'd wager .
Longer barrels shine with very high velocity rounds -that rifle shooting a 160 class bullet isn't even worth thinking about.
Also a shorter barrel will be a bit more stiff upping the chance of better accuracy - remember it's a "mountain gun".
Park it in a custom light weight stock -nice smallish scope maybe 40mm objective -strap a mountain sling on and smile every step of the way.
