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<blockquote data-quote="reubenski" data-source="post: 2942919" data-attributes="member: 36515"><p>I built a 6.5SST back when I wanted a 6.5mm magnum because I felt like the PRC is a compromise in a short action that results in too narrow a margin of seating depth = mag fitment and controlled jump to the lands.</p><p></p><p>Result: It's been amazing and I'm very happy with my choice. It shoots the same speed as everyone else's 6.5 PRC and SAUMs. Brass has been: buy, load, shoot. Too easy. Great quality. Not cheap but I shoot 25rds a year out of it. I way overbought brass at $2.25 a pc. I think I have like 300 - 400 pcs. I don't even know anymore; still working my way through the first 50.</p><p></p><p>I thought about doing a 7SST on a super light short action. I'd almost do a 7-08 but I don't want to struggle with OAL and low velocity/ high pressure issues. I think the 7 SST would be perfect for the guy that doesn't feel like he needs to compete with the 7PRC for velocity but wants a little more juice than the 7-08. I bet it would be like loading the 6.5SST in terms of load and go as long as you believe in running a mandrel through virgin brass and chamfering before shooting. Yeah, the brass isn't cheap but 200pcs would last you a lifetime and you should focus on real problems. Finding large rifle magnum primers. Good luck!</p><p></p><p>Oh, and just do a 1:8" barrel and forget about high BC cup and core bullets. Commit to solid copper monos.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="reubenski, post: 2942919, member: 36515"] I built a 6.5SST back when I wanted a 6.5mm magnum because I felt like the PRC is a compromise in a short action that results in too narrow a margin of seating depth = mag fitment and controlled jump to the lands. Result: It's been amazing and I'm very happy with my choice. It shoots the same speed as everyone else's 6.5 PRC and SAUMs. Brass has been: buy, load, shoot. Too easy. Great quality. Not cheap but I shoot 25rds a year out of it. I way overbought brass at $2.25 a pc. I think I have like 300 - 400 pcs. I don't even know anymore; still working my way through the first 50. I thought about doing a 7SST on a super light short action. I'd almost do a 7-08 but I don't want to struggle with OAL and low velocity/ high pressure issues. I think the 7 SST would be perfect for the guy that doesn't feel like he needs to compete with the 7PRC for velocity but wants a little more juice than the 7-08. I bet it would be like loading the 6.5SST in terms of load and go as long as you believe in running a mandrel through virgin brass and chamfering before shooting. Yeah, the brass isn't cheap but 200pcs would last you a lifetime and you should focus on real problems. Finding large rifle magnum primers. Good luck! Oh, and just do a 1:8" barrel and forget about high BC cup and core bullets. Commit to solid copper monos. [/QUOTE]
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