7 SAUM w 180gr Berger Hybrids or 300 RUM w 230gr Berger Hybrids

[Rum Man]

It kills me when a guy builds a 338 Rum and runs a 225 gr !
Fun intended!!

It was super hard on me to try the 250 gr bergers but when I looked at the stats at 1000 yards ...hmm almost the same as the 300 gr . Now past 1000 yards hands down the 300 gr !!

Rum Man

 

[Patton243]

The 180s will kill anything in North America. The 7mm has less recoil too. Enough said.

 

[Shane Lindsey]

It kills me when a guy builds a 338 Rum and runs a 225 gr !
Fun intended!!

It was super hard on me to try the 250 gr bergers but when I looked at the stats at 1000 yards ...hmm almost the same as the 300 gr . Now past 1000 yards hands down the 300 gr !!

Rum Man

What about a PapapaPapua with a 213 grainer at 3100

 

[cb4128]

Yah, the whole intent of this 338 build was to be a short, mountain rifle - with a 22" barrel the 250gr bergers were maxed out at 2,800 fps, so I'd imagine the 300's are in the low 2,700's, which is not what I wanted.

I wanted to shoot the 300's I'd probably go with the 338 edge and a 28" CF barrel - which would also be awesome!

 

[Shane Lindsey]

Yah, the whole intent of this 338 build was to be a short, mountain rifle - with a 22" barrel the 250gr bergers were maxed out at 2,800 fps, so I'd imagine the 300's are in the low 2,700's, which is not what I wanted.

I wanted to shoot the 300's I'd probably go with the 338 edge and a 28" CF barrel - which would also be awesome!

Mine is 22" as well. Doing the math none are really 1000 yards, so fast and light it is.

 

[Rum Man]

Yah, the whole intent of this 338 build was to be a short, mountain rifle - with a 22" barrel the 250gr bergers were maxed out at 2,800 fps, so I'd imagine the 300's are in the low 2,700's, which is not what I wanted.

I wanted to shoot the 300's I'd probably go with the 338 edge and a 28" CF barrel - which would also be awesome!

I understand you totally!
My Son in law has a 16" 300 wsm and was at 2450 with the 215 gr bergers. Bang flop on his Sheep and Moose last fall in Montana, but he just switched to 200 gr bergers and now he is running 2750 ! Suppressed!
It's a very sweet huntable package !!
Short is definitely hot right now .

Rum Man

 

[Trm82]

Have a Utah Elk hunt in 10 days and was shooting my 2 best options that I currently own today.

I have a 7 SAUM that I'm shooting w 180gr Berger Hybrids at 2,890 fps that is shooting really well. I'm concerned I'd be giving up some effective range to my other option, that I used in NM on Elk 2 years ago - my 300 RUM w 230gr Berger Hybrids at 2,950 fps.

The SAUM has a 23" barrel and the RUM a 26" - both are roughly the same weight, so not gaining anything in that regard either way.

***I'm hoping someone has experience with the 180's on elk and can help steer me that direction - because it's super easy to shoot and spot impacts.

Thanks for the help!

Take the 30 cal
I love my 7 saum but I take my 30 nosler when elk is the specific target.

 

[dogz]

Yah, the whole intent of this 338 build was to be a short, mountain rifle - with a 22" barrel the 250gr bergers were maxed out at 2,800 fps, so I'd imagine the 300's are in the low 2,700's, which is not what I wanted.

I wanted to shoot the 300's I'd probably go with the 338 edge and a 28" CF barrel - which would also be awesome!

Curious but how far have you taken game to so far, as well how far do you practice on a consistent basis?

Which piece do you feel more comfy with and which can you shoot better from field positions?

 

[cb4128]

803 is my furthest kill, was a whitetail with my 300win mag and 215gr bergers.

Elk 2 years ago was 691 with the same 300 RUM

 

[cb4128]

The 300 RUM I'm most comfortable with just from previous experience…

 

[Longtine88]

I'm taking my 30 nosler next week as my primary with a 7 saum as backup . Hard not to use those ole 245's 2900+ fps!!

 

[ObiJohn]

Given equivalent (good) bullet placement and under 800 yards the elk won't know the difference, but your shoulder will. I'd bring the one I shot most confidently with... and although this is the LongRangeHunting site do you really think you'll get a shot past 600 yards? Especially with an outfitter? That's a LONG way away and close to a second's elapsed duration from the time the bullet exits the muzzle until it reaches your target. A lot of bad things can happen in a second... a gust of wind, a moving elk, etc. Let me be frank as well: that you're asking this question indicates the 7mm. That's what I'd take and know that it will suffice out to well past 600 yards... if I sufficed.

Good luck on your hunt!