PAGSDIII701
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6.5 / 7mm caliber for short ultralight build
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7mm-08, 260, 6.5 SAUM, 7mm SAUM for the tried and true. 7mm08 would be my choice. It is what I chose for both my sons and daughter to learn to shoot. My wife has a 7x57 which is ballistically identical to the 7mm08. Because you are shooting at extended ranges the SD of the 260 may be more desirable. Both are excellent cartridges and light on recoil. If you are set on a short action and just want the assurance of more power and another 100 to 150 yards of range the SAUMs are hard to beat, though you really don't gain much with barrels in the 20" range, 22-23 they should work fine. Brass and components are, even under the present circumstances, attainable. Of the 4 7mm08 is probably the easiest to come by if you needed factory ammo in a pinch. As far as the new kids on the block, such as, the 6.5 PRC and the 6.5 RPM brass consistency and availability may be an issue and I am not sure you really gain anything over the SAUMs or WSMs. Prime example is the new 6.8 Western. For all practical purposes it is a reintroduced 270 WSM with a fast twist, clever marketing. Why not build a WSM? I prefer the SAUM over the WSM in a short light weight gun simply because I think it offers close to the same performance as the wsm with less recoil and better functionality in a short action. You really cannot go wrong with any of them. It is simply a matter of personal preference. For me if I were doing a new short light weight build for a woman or small teenager I would as already stated go primarily with the 7/08 or 260. For elk at 5-600 yards the 260 might be slightly better. Inside 500 I would give the edge to the 08 for energy. In reality depending on how short and light you go the 08 may be the best choice all around.
As far as a light weight stock goes I would look at a Manners Elite Hunter EH1A, 2.9-3.1 lbs loaded. I know you are looking for other options but that stock is hard to beat.
As far as a light weight stock goes I would look at a Manners Elite Hunter EH1A, 2.9-3.1 lbs loaded. I know you are looking for other options but that stock is hard to beat.
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Nevrsummr
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Thanks @Paladin300 definitely interested in the SS. To be clear, she shoots my 28 nosler with no issues at all. Its just a bit bulky for her to carry. I do like 7mm08, but want a bit more for elk. I think the greyboe looks like a great solution for the stock. Those finger grooves would help a lot. Doesnt have to be a short action. Medium action would be fine. Think i am in between the 280AI and 7SS but definitely need more info on SS.
Nevrsummr
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Also, im already set up for 6.5prc, so that is still on the table as well
PAGSDIII701
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Was this for me? Wasn't sure, because I didn't see him mention SS
Swinehunt74
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7/08,
Grayboe stock, Proof 22". Drop the mike................................
Nevrsummr
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Yes, sorry. Looks like i replied to wrong person.
BrentM
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Prc is awesome in a short barrel. I run 135's at 3100 in 22" and 2900 with a 156.
If you are willing to step up to a mid length action a 284 win or 280 AI could be the ticket especially if she has no issues with the 28. If you go 23" on the barrel the 280 AI will definitely get it done. I like both the 280AI and the 6.5-06 AI. My wife's 7x57 sports a 23" barrel. It seem to be the perfect balance, not to long or short.
Nevrsummr
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Tempted on 280ai but i guess i may as well stick with 6.5 prc as i have components. Glad to hear it works ok in shorter barrel. Thanks @BrentM I would like to shoot 124 hammers. So 3150 would be ideal.
Input on actions? I like the idea of an action that takes prefits. Has to be fairly light weight. Integral pic and recoil lug a plus. Also intrigued by the switch barrel option with a terminus zeus. Any reports on those?
Input on actions? I like the idea of an action that takes prefits. Has to be fairly light weight. Integral pic and recoil lug a plus. Also intrigued by the switch barrel option with a terminus zeus. Any reports on those?
BrentM
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I run a bighorn tl3. Imho it does everything a person wants it to do. Prefits, floating head, changeable heads, controlled feed, lug, rail.... absolutely zero regrets.
