What Sherman cartridge would you build?

[CjC73]

So I've been trying to decide what to build next. I currently have a Rem 700 LA w/ mag bolt face, McMillan stock with a Wyatt's box and standard BDL bottom.

I currently have, or will have by end of this week, a 338 Sherman and just put together a 280AI. I have a couple 260s (trying to sell one to fund this build), a 264 win mag and a 6.5 Swede. A Mark V 270wby, a Rem 308 LTR, Browning x-bolt white medallion 300wm, a Mauser 338-284, 35 Whelan and a 358Win.

On the smaller side I have two 257wbys, a 25wsm, 257 Roberts AI, 6mm crede and a 6BR.

So it's not a need....more of a want. Just looking for others opinions.

 

[nksmfamjp]

I say 30 Sherman Mag....gotta go big!

 

[DocDoc]

Decide first what you want it to do? Then it is easier th fill the niche.

 

[CjC73]

I say 30 Sherman Mag....gotta go big!

it was high on my list for a while even with the 338 Sherman being delivered today. Leaning towards the 6.5 or 7 SS now.

Decide first what you want it to do? Then it is easier th fill the niche.

Just to have.... shoot it. Hunt with it.

 

[JMW67]

whats wrong with one of each be a nice collection to start

 

[26Reload]

Yeah...trade in all your rifle for the entire Sherman collection...

 

[CjC73]

it has crossed my mind to sell a few and repopulate with Shermans.

 

[Skimbleshanks]

I want to build a 7SS. You have a long action so may as well go 7MAX.

 

[CjC73]

I want to build a 7SS. You have a long action so may as well go 7MAX.

Yes, but I'm looking at a Kelby Atlas short action to use instead.

 

[benchracer]

The 300 Sherman Mag is the ONLY Sherman cartridge that makes sense in a Rem 700 LA with a magnum bolt face. Putting any of the SAUM variants in an action with a 3.6" magazine is the rough equivalent of buying size 12 shoes for someone who wears a size 9.

Even with the heaviest of bullets and a LOT of freebore, the SS cartridges aren't going to be much longer than 3.2".

If you had a standard bolt face, one of the long action Shermans (besides the 338 you already have) would be an excellent choice.

The SS cartridges are a better fit in a short (SS or SST) or intermediate action (Sherman Max). If the 300 Sherman Mag does not interest you (or if you have your heart set on one of the short action Shermans), you may wish to consider trading someone for an action that is a better fit.

Your Rem 700 LA will, of course, function just fine for any of the SS cartridges. No issue there. But, going with something that leaves around .500" of space in the magazine would be leaving a LOT of potential on the table.

 

[26Reload]

buying size 12 shoes for someone who wears a size 9.

.....whatever.....havent you ever heard the saying...big shoes..big -----......

 

[dirtytough]

.....whatever.....havent you ever heard the saying...big shoes..big -----......

Socks?

 

[snox801]

30 Sherman, I'm having one done now. So of course it's the best.

 

[shinbone]

One of the 6.5's . . .