7 SAUM vs 284 Win

[cabelasken]

I have 3 284's two of which are clip fed - limiting OAL to 2.8" One loves the Barnes 140 TSX bullet driven at 3125 muzzle velocity. This rifle now has 11,000 rounds thru it and is in need of a third barrel. Purchased in 1984, this early A-bolt once shot a 10 round group of bullet weights from 130 Gr to 154 Gr into 1 1/4" at 100 yds with it's factory barrel. 5 shot groups with the same bullets were nearly all below 1/2" and some were approaching 1/4" At about 5000 rounds thru it the original barrel was swapped for a Shillen #3 and I went with a 23" length. Groups returned to the 3/8" standard and another 5000 rounds have been down the tube.

 

[98s1lightning]

Double like cabelasken

 

[Playtimefun]

I have 3 - 284s. Win M88, win M100, Savage M99. Factory ammo is limited to Winchest 150 grain, but it works nice on deer ranging from 35 to 300 yards in my experience. (But I do equate the 300 yard shot to BS luck as much as skill as it was a big buck standing broadside waiting for the 8 does in the cattails to follow him. Not sure who was more surprised when the bullet him in the heart).

284 brass is still pretty easily found. I am amazed that people can find 7 SAUM brass. In Canada, you will find hens teeth as commonly as the SAUM cartridges either in ammo or brass.

Another option is the 7 WSM. Brass and ammo are still available although getting tougher to find, but if guys can find SAUM brass, then you can find WSM brass. You can make a nice lightweight gun with long range hitting power with it.

 

[Trm82]

I have 3 - 284s. Win M88, win M100, Savage M99. Factory ammo is limited to Winchest 150 grain, but it works nice on deer ranging from 35 to 300 yards in my experience. (But I do equate the 300 yard shot to BS luck as much as skill as it was a big buck standing broadside waiting for the 8 does in the cattails to follow him. Not sure who was more surprised when the bullet him in the heart).

284 brass is still pretty easily found. I am amazed that people can find 7 SAUM brass. In Canada, you will find hens teeth as commonly as the SAUM cartridges either in ammo or brass.

Another option is the 7 WSM. Brass and ammo are still available although getting tougher to find, but if guys can find SAUM brass, then you can find WSM brass. You can make a nice lightweight gun with long range hitting power with it.

I have no problem finding 7 Saum in Canada and I know where there is some ADG brass right now.

 

[Playtimefun]

Good to hear. I guess it's like anything... I keep hearing you can't find 7 WSM or 325 WSM brass and I just picked up some of those and 300 of 257 roberts brass that I'm going to load up for my 257 AI.

I was looking hard at a 7 SAUM that was for sale here in Saskatchewan but everytime I went looking for brass I couldn't find any. I eventually decided not to buy it but it was only because it was also a little too high priced for a Rem model 7. I already have a 6.5 and 350 Rem Mag and finding brass for them was tough but doable.

 

[7mm man]

Good to hear. I guess it's like anything... I keep hearing you can't find 7 WSM or 325 WSM brass and I just picked up some of those and 300 of 257 roberts brass that I'm going to load up for my 257 AI.

I was looking hard at a 7 SAUM that was for sale here in Saskatchewan but everytime I went looking for brass I couldn't find any. I eventually decided not to buy it but it was only because it was also a little too high priced for a Rem model 7. I already have a 6.5 and 350 Rem Mag and finding brass for them was tough but doable.

Glad to hear Canadians are still allowed to buy rifles.....

 

[Playtimefun]

Well... I'm kind of wishing that they would stop us. I just bought (literally 5 min ago I transferred the funds) for a Remington 660 in 6.5 Remington Magnum.

The wife was all suspicious last night because I cooked a big pot of chili AND washed all the dishes and she was like... what did you buy??? I was like nothing. Then I stumbled upon this one as it was posted for sale yesterday. So now I'm wondering... is there room for a hot plate in the dog house to heat that chili now???

 

[Playtimefun]

My other 6.5 RM is in a Remington 673. The 350 RM is in a Remington 600. So the next gen.

 

[vern.284]

I always want a 350 rem mag for he collection

 

[FEENIX]

Unknown munitions has 78 in stock of ADG 7MM SAUM brass at the time of this post.

 

[Mark37082]

Unknown munitions has 78 in stock of ADG 7MM SAUM brass at the time of this post.

I'm committed now. Another 2 boxes on the way.

 

[Playtimefun]

I always want a 350 rem mag for he collection

Gotta admit... the Rem 600 feels nice in the hands. I don't care for the half cut bolt end (flat on bottom and round on top) but the 18" barrel makes for a super easy carrying gun that's for sure and it swings quick but steady. I haven't shot it yet so not sure what the recoil is like. Apparently (cause it's where I found lots of ammunition for it) it's a really popular cartridge still with people on the west coast (British Columbia) as a great bear protection round. When I talked to the store owner he was like... yep I keep 20-25 boxes in stock from HSM and there's always reloading dies here (so I grabbed a set of those as well lol).

 

[Huntnpack]

I don't have rifles chambered in either of cartridges you mentioned. I've had many 7RM's and currently have a 280AI. Now I want a 7SAUM with a shorter barrel to hunt suppressed. As Feenix mentioned above it is all about preference and purpose.

I'm committed now. Another 2 boxes on the way.

Build it Mark !!!

18" 7SAUM

26.750" with suppressor/e-brake

Afterburners !!

 

[vern.284]

That's really sweet. One day I'll be in a free state