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NEW 7 SHERMAN SHORT TACTICAL (SST)
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<blockquote data-quote="archangel485" data-source="post: 2232858" data-attributes="member: 97905"><p>Quite a bit has happened since my last post. After I got through all my brass for a first firing I ended up having to back down my load a bit, as it was getting much faster. The plan was to use this rifle in the Nightforce ELR match (and I did) so I didn't want the hottest load ever as the last thing I want is overpressure issues during a match. Good thing I went this route as it was hot, 90+ both days with not a cloud around. Anyways, couldn't be happier with this cartridge, performance is superb, I will be sticking with this cartridge for a long time. I only wish Hornady had a custom drag model for the 180 Hybrid for 4DOF. I guess I'll have to create my own with data. </p><p></p><p>As an aside, something I tested thoroughly that I actually got as a tip from another thread, I find that I get about 2 thousandths average runout when sizing brass. However if I size in two steps I get less than a thousandth average from my honed Forster die. Basically I run the brass until half the neck has been sized, pull it back down, then up again. </p><p></p><p>I wish Rich all the best in his endeavors, as he really has done the shooting community a big service in my opinion. I've run into a few people shooting SAUMS, and asked them out of curiosity how they seat their bullets, they either seat the bullets super deep or run them in a long action. My one issue with Rich's cartridges vs SAUM is sheer volume of available parts, especially barrels, basically lots of gunsmiths have a SAUM reamer, very few have a Sherman. Luckily I found a barrel maker that worked for me quite well. I think that will improve with time, and Rich has done a great job of pushing his wildcat well beyond the realm of a typical wildcat. With head stamped brass and dies available, it's almost not a wildcat. </p><p></p><p>Anyways, if you've thought about a short action magnum, SAUM seems to be the default choice, but do yourself a favor and research Rich's options before you commit. There are some very big advantages to his cartridges.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="archangel485, post: 2232858, member: 97905"] Quite a bit has happened since my last post. After I got through all my brass for a first firing I ended up having to back down my load a bit, as it was getting much faster. The plan was to use this rifle in the Nightforce ELR match (and I did) so I didn't want the hottest load ever as the last thing I want is overpressure issues during a match. Good thing I went this route as it was hot, 90+ both days with not a cloud around. Anyways, couldn't be happier with this cartridge, performance is superb, I will be sticking with this cartridge for a long time. I only wish Hornady had a custom drag model for the 180 Hybrid for 4DOF. I guess I'll have to create my own with data. As an aside, something I tested thoroughly that I actually got as a tip from another thread, I find that I get about 2 thousandths average runout when sizing brass. However if I size in two steps I get less than a thousandth average from my honed Forster die. Basically I run the brass until half the neck has been sized, pull it back down, then up again. I wish Rich all the best in his endeavors, as he really has done the shooting community a big service in my opinion. I've run into a few people shooting SAUMS, and asked them out of curiosity how they seat their bullets, they either seat the bullets super deep or run them in a long action. My one issue with Rich's cartridges vs SAUM is sheer volume of available parts, especially barrels, basically lots of gunsmiths have a SAUM reamer, very few have a Sherman. Luckily I found a barrel maker that worked for me quite well. I think that will improve with time, and Rich has done a great job of pushing his wildcat well beyond the realm of a typical wildcat. With head stamped brass and dies available, it's almost not a wildcat. Anyways, if you've thought about a short action magnum, SAUM seems to be the default choice, but do yourself a favor and research Rich's options before you commit. There are some very big advantages to his cartridges. [/QUOTE]
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