6.5 SAUM or 6UM

[Forest]

ADG seems to be very good at sticking to and publicizing their schedule. Some dealers will even let you pre-order. IMO it's pretty easy to get if you plan ahead a bit, and be ready to jump on it once it hits the shelves. I was able to get my hands on plenty of 7 saum brass to last the barrel before my gun build was even complete.

 

[762 ULTRAMAGA]

Getting the itch to put together a rifle, want a niche, cool chambering/caliber. I reload so no worries with needing factory ammo.

Big fan of the shoot 2 hunt podcast so as a result I’ve added the 6UM to the consideration.

Which do you think will have better brass support? 6.5SAUM is a bit of a struggle to get brass, I’d likely have to neck down 7 SAUM.

My concern for 6UM is if heaven forbid, UM disappears or stops selling brass down the road, where would the brass come from? ADG directly?


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6.5 saum
If you want a fast accurate 6mm just get a 6 creed

 

[sportsmans challenge]

Going to post a 6 saum barrel for a tikka in classifieds, will have pics soon.
Did a trade for some powder and may have a 25 saum chambered up soon

 

[hdc77]

Going to post a 6 saum barrel for a tikka in classifieds, will have pics soon.
Did a trade for some powder and may have a 25 saum chambered up soon

What free bore are you planning on using on the 25 SAUM?

 

[sportsmans challenge]

Not sure yet, will plan to run either 134 eld m or 135 berger, would prefer the eld m's, but not easy to find right now.

 

[khuber84]

Not sure yet, will plan to run either 134 eld m or 135 berger, would prefer the eld m's, but not easy to find right now.

I'd suggest a 170-190 freebore. I just had a 25prc cut with 180fb and all the heavy Berger, Blackjack and the ELDM sit nicely a ways above the neck shoulder junction. Giving you room to jump a ways before getting below the neck.

 

[sportsmans challenge]

Not sure yet, will plan to run either 134 eld m or 135 berger, would prefer the eld m's, but not easy to find right now.

Found enough eld m's for a bit.

Will definitely have enough freebore on this chamber.

 

[hdc77]

I’ll be following and see what kind of velocity you’ll be getting out of your 25 SAUM. I have a 25 SST and I like it but mine it’s way slower than the SAUM.
Now I’m gonna focus on that 6 SAUM, have a pile of Berger 108s , hopefully it’ll like them.

 

[sportsmans challenge]

I’ll be following and see what kind of velocity you’ll be getting out of your 25 SAUM. I have a 25 SST and I like it but mine it’s way slower than the SAUM.
Now I’m gonna focus on that 6 SAUM, have a pile of Berger 108s , hopefully it’ll like them.

I'll be following as well.

 

[Shortz]

Are you planning to reload or buy factory ammunition? Either way a 6.5 prc to start and later rebarrel is probably the better choice especially for a tikka, since you were originally considering the 6.5 SAUM the 6.5prc is a good choice, the availability of factory ammo is very nice from hornady.

 

[khuber84]

Pretty certain he's on the 25saum train at the moment!