Best Long Range Hunting Caliber for Short Action??

[MJB]

I'm happy with the 6.8W

 

[rootacres]

I am running the same combo. 22” proof 7 saum on an origin action. Berger 168 vld but with h1000 and at 2970fps. I tried h4350 but couldn’t get the velocity. Absolutely love that setup!


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What’s your load data with the H1000? For the first time I have some H1000 sitting around. I’ve always used H4350, the SDs have been great but I know other powders are better for unwrapping some velocity.

 

[smokinbobf4]

66gr of h1000. I tried h4350 also and numbers and groups were excellent in all of the ladder work but the velocity was slower than I wanted. 66gr had good speed, accuracy, and sd was around 10.


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[Bergerblaster]

7 SAUM

I run mine with 168 VLDs. Recoil is mild, bucks the wind well, delivers some payload at distance. Ive laid down all my elk and deer with that caliber. I use it as a preference over my 300 PRC.

For what it’s worth, I shot my first NRL hunter match with the SAUM earlier this year. I liked playing the game so I order a 6.5 creed barrel. Right now I use my HNT chassis and origin action with 2 different barrels (7 SAUM / 6.5 creed) and 2 different scopes (Nightforce for hunting / MK5 for NRL).

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Do you have a picture of a loaded 7 Saum with 168?

 

[180ls1]

Surprised no one has mentioned the 300wsm. Great choice.

 

[Bergerblaster]

I'm happy with the 6.8W

I’d be interested in a 6.8W if there was quality brass available.

 

[Wrench]

At 7-800....the creed isn't lacking.

If .024-
044" in diameter makes the difference, a 300wsm or 7 saum will deliver as well.....but just do the same job.

 

[Scottf270]

I'd say the easy button is 6.5 prc for proven performance, factory ammo, etc.