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<blockquote data-quote="fmajor" data-source="post: 986048" data-attributes="member: 20646"><p>I hesitated to suggest the 7mm/300 Win not knowing if you reload or are interested in a wildcat chambering. However, I've owned both 7mmRem and a 300Win mags and once I'm able I'll be having a 7mm/300Win build done.</p><p> </p><p>Here's a thread with a lot of info about the chambering:</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f19/anyone-own-7mm-300-win-mag-51404/" target="_blank">http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f19/anyone-own-7mm-300-win-mag-51404/</a></p><p></p><p>or this one from cummin_un_glued</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f53/my-new-7mmx300win-121128/" target="_blank">http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f53/my-new-7mmx300win-121128/</a></p><p></p><p>For me (hunting elk, antelope and possibly mule deer), the 7mm/300Win strikes the perfect balance btw a healthy/notable increase in performance over the 7mm Rem Mag with a minimal decrease in barrel life (depending on shooting/cleaning habits). </p><p> </p><p>As Wildrose mentioned, the 7mmSTW (Shooting Times Westerner) is also a superb chambering and designed by Layne Simpson for your exact, intended purpose. About the only downside to the 7mmSTW would be sourcing brass compared to the ease of 300 Win components... </p><p> </p><p>Honestly, the .300Win could really be the hammer you're looking for. It will deliver more serious punch than the 7mm Rem mag and bullet selections (for both 7 mm and .30cal) are excellent these days. </p><p> </p><p>Also, if you get in a bind, 300Win mag and 7mmRem mag ammo are usually available off the shelf in many locales whereas with a wildcat, you better ensure you have a good supply loaded up and stored in more than one place - especially on a hunt far away from home!!!</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>If you already have a 700 action, then having a re-barrel and receiver trueing done isn't too much more (from ~$250-$500 for the "full Monty" accurizing) and can yield superb accuracy potential (presuming a highly skilled 'smith). </p><p> </p><p>My 300Win was on a trued Rem700 and Douglas "air-gauged" barrel (I'll never own another Douglas - too much copper fouling....) which yielded 1/4 MOA to 400yds plus a little (the longest I shot it before selling). Barrels, loads and shooter variable all affect accuracy, but the down-range energy is there in wholesale supply.</p><p> </p><p>Incidentally, I've never had a problem with the Rem700 extractor, but my experience is limited. The largest chambering I've personally owned was my 300 Win and had more than satisfactory results with the bare, stock Rem700 extractor.</p><p> </p><p>With a full-custom receiver you have to plan on laying out ~$1,000 for an "economy custom" receiver or ~$1,200-$1,400 for a top-shelf custom. I, one day, would also like to have a "full-custom" built (in a big 338 or 375) and will choose one of the top-shelf custom receivers for the "ultimate" potential. </p><p> </p><p>It sounds likes you'd need a stock anyway so the sky's the limit with what you can choose using a Rem 700 footprint. A factory Rem trigger can usually be honed/tuned to a nice, crisp release as well, but a Jewell, Timney or Shilen would probably be better (I've used a Shilen before it was very nice).</p><p> </p><p>Sorry to be verbose - why use 30 words when I can use 3,000 instead... <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite11" alt=":rolleyes:" title="Roll Eyes :rolleyes:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":rolleyes:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="fmajor, post: 986048, member: 20646"] I hesitated to suggest the 7mm/300 Win not knowing if you reload or are interested in a wildcat chambering. However, I've owned both 7mmRem and a 300Win mags and once I'm able I'll be having a 7mm/300Win build done. Here's a thread with a lot of info about the chambering: [URL]http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f19/anyone-own-7mm-300-win-mag-51404/[/URL] or this one from cummin_un_glued [URL]http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f53/my-new-7mmx300win-121128/[/URL] For me (hunting elk, antelope and possibly mule deer), the 7mm/300Win strikes the perfect balance btw a healthy/notable increase in performance over the 7mm Rem Mag with a minimal decrease in barrel life (depending on shooting/cleaning habits). As Wildrose mentioned, the 7mmSTW (Shooting Times Westerner) is also a superb chambering and designed by Layne Simpson for your exact, intended purpose. About the only downside to the 7mmSTW would be sourcing brass compared to the ease of 300 Win components... Honestly, the .300Win could really be the hammer you're looking for. It will deliver more serious punch than the 7mm Rem mag and bullet selections (for both 7 mm and .30cal) are excellent these days. Also, if you get in a bind, 300Win mag and 7mmRem mag ammo are usually available off the shelf in many locales whereas with a wildcat, you better ensure you have a good supply loaded up and stored in more than one place - especially on a hunt far away from home!!! If you already have a 700 action, then having a re-barrel and receiver trueing done isn't too much more (from ~$250-$500 for the "full Monty" accurizing) and can yield superb accuracy potential (presuming a highly skilled 'smith). My 300Win was on a trued Rem700 and Douglas "air-gauged" barrel (I'll never own another Douglas - too much copper fouling....) which yielded 1/4 MOA to 400yds plus a little (the longest I shot it before selling). Barrels, loads and shooter variable all affect accuracy, but the down-range energy is there in wholesale supply. Incidentally, I've never had a problem with the Rem700 extractor, but my experience is limited. The largest chambering I've personally owned was my 300 Win and had more than satisfactory results with the bare, stock Rem700 extractor. With a full-custom receiver you have to plan on laying out ~$1,000 for an "economy custom" receiver or ~$1,200-$1,400 for a top-shelf custom. I, one day, would also like to have a "full-custom" built (in a big 338 or 375) and will choose one of the top-shelf custom receivers for the "ultimate" potential. It sounds likes you'd need a stock anyway so the sky's the limit with what you can choose using a Rem 700 footprint. A factory Rem trigger can usually be honed/tuned to a nice, crisp release as well, but a Jewell, Timney or Shilen would probably be better (I've used a Shilen before it was very nice). Sorry to be verbose - why use 30 words when I can use 3,000 instead... :rolleyes: [/QUOTE]
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