THE BIRTH OF THE GUNWERKS 7LRM
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I am going along a similar path, i settled on the 280ai. I can get factory ammunition, cases, dies, Bullets, although factory ammunition is scarce and short supply.
the 7mm PRC will i have no doubt be the 7mm of choice in two or three years time when it is adopted more by main stream manufacturers.
7mm gives me what I require with non toxic ammunition.
But i have to say that it is a purchase of the heart more than the head, other wise it would be a 270, but i will never buy one of those
the 7mm PRC will i have no doubt be the 7mm of choice in two or three years time when it is adopted more by main stream manufacturers.
7mm gives me what I require with non toxic ammunition.
But i have to say that it is a purchase of the heart more than the head, other wise it would be a 270, but i will never buy one of those
The 6.5CM is the easy button option right now. Especially if your reloading experience is still somewhat nascent. The 25 CM is certainly an option to choose, but you'll have to reform 6mm CM cases to get brass. Not a hard task, but something to consider if you've never done it before.
With 6.5CM, everything is readily available, dies, brass, bullets. 25 CM will require a little more planning and work to get up and running (but still, a very fine cartridge).
If the Op is really that open to a funky chambering I’m happy to allow his chosen Gunsmith use of the 250 Klenchblaize PT&G reamer.
This was some 25-years ahead of the 25 Creedmoor which rather gets overlooked!
K
This was some 25-years ahead of the 25 Creedmoor which rather gets overlooked!
K
The lack of belt appeals but it's not really a big deal vs the 7 rem mag. Quite likely in a couple of years hornady's marketing machine will lead to plenty of factory rifles and brass so that's no bad thing either.
One of the PRC range for long range larger quarry , Probebly a 6.5 ( creed , 260, 6.5 x55 for everything uk deer)
I love the idea of a .257" but high BC bullets just aren't anywhere near as available as in .243" or .264", so would rule it out for me.
For me I'd be looking at 6.5-06 (maybe even an improved version). Donor brass is easily available, it is easy to form (even if improved), can get bullets to do anything you wish, and with a suitable/proper length barrel it offers terrific ballistics.
As most on here know I'm not into small bores, but that one appeals.
Like a 25-06 but more performance and without the limitations.
For me I'd be looking at 6.5-06 (maybe even an improved version). Donor brass is easily available, it is easy to form (even if improved), can get bullets to do anything you wish, and with a suitable/proper length barrel it offers terrific ballistics.
As most on here know I'm not into small bores, but that one appeals.
Like a 25-06 but more performance and without the limitations.
I wouldn’t buy an improved anything due to the need to fireform brass. Total PITA.
I fireform anyway and don't find it an issue, so no odds to me
Have never found it to be an issue, mate. I always just loaded new brass with my fireforming load and killed stuff with it.
Ah but you are wrong my friends
The Hornady PRC case is much bigger therefore you have bragging rights over your mates and it makes you feel more manly in a dick measuring contest.
So…
About that rifle build
In all seriousness the 7mm Rem Mag has the belt and usually isn’t throated for the longer higher BC bullets.
7mm WSM has the shorter neck and is usually built as a 7mm/300 WSM requiring brass prep. Brass is not easy to get and there is certainly no available factory ammunition in the former. That being said factory 7mm WSM factory ammunition is rare.
The hope being the marketing machine that is Hornady will succeed with this new generation of cartridges and available factory ammunition and brass will keep people shooting for longer.
I recently managed to hold back on a purchase of a long action stock because the reality is if you don’t need the extra knock down of a 200gr bullet the added recoil, noise and powder consumption isn’t really worthwhile over a 6.5 creedboor.
It’s nice being different with a 25 creedboor or the 25 @Klenchbaize or anything to honest. But it’s just another way to skin a cat.
What we are all trying to do is beat the wind. Ballistic software will sort the elevation but the wind isn’t constant like gravity. However with practise wind reading can be learnt and I don’t know about the OP but practising with a rifle that costs £3 a round even when hand loaded when you factor in barrel wear as well becomes an expensive past time and you don’t get to know the rifle and recoil habits and the fundamentals won’t be second nature.
dropmdead
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As one of my "different" rifles, is a 7mm wsm (with PSE Stock...whats not to like) and does the job in most circumstances. Yes, factory ammo offerings are somewhat short as is 300wsm ammo, but its there for for its needed to rule out my ammo if there is an accuracy issue on target.
Always pick a chambering that you can find brass and bullets for, and 7wsm can be found and probably isnt fashionable enough to worry over stock levels.
If doing it over again, i would recommend the 7mm PRC built from 300PRC. Its always easy to down load the powder as needed.
Always pick a chambering that you can find brass and bullets for, and 7wsm can be found and probably isnt fashionable enough to worry over stock levels.
If doing it over again, i would recommend the 7mm PRC built from 300PRC. Its always easy to down load the powder as needed.
Ronin
Distinguished Member
Ah but you are wrong my friends
The Hornady PRC case is much bigger therefore you have bragging rights over your mates and it makes you feel more manly in a dick measuring contest.
So…
About that rifle build
In all seriousness the 7mm Rem Mag has the belt and usually isn’t throated for the longer higher BC bullets.
7mm WSM has the shorter neck and is usually built as a 7mm/300 WSM requiring brass prep. Brass is not easy to get and there is certainly no available factory ammunition in the former. That being said factory 7mm WSM factory ammunition is rare.
The hope being the marketing machine that is Hornady will succeed with this new generation of cartridges and available factory ammunition and brass will keep people shooting for longer.
I recently managed to hold back on a purchase of a long action stock because the reality is if you don’t need the extra knock down of a 200gr bullet the added recoil, noise and powder consumption isn’t really worthwhile over a 6.5 creedboor.
It’s nice being different with a 25 creedboor or the 25 @Klenchbaize or anything to honest. But it’s just another way to skin a cat.
What we are all trying to do is beat the wind. Ballistic software will sort the elevation but the wind isn’t constant like gravity. However with practise wind reading can be learnt and I don’t know about the OP but practising with a rifle that costs £3 a round even when hand loaded when you factor in barrel wear as well becomes an expensive past time and you don’t get to know the rifle and recoil habits and the fundamentals won’t be second nature.
7mm Dakota then or 7mm Blaser magnum (rimless)
Or perhaps 7mm Allen mag (7mm / 338 Lapua magnum )
You might consider looking at the 6.5 "Swedemoor"...
Never heard of her
Ronin
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Improved 6.5/55
I see. I'd still go 6.5-06, probably Improved.
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