My name is Jeff from Oregon.I am in need of knowledge and opinions regarding the 7mm dakota.
To start off this is my second custom build. So i have been looking for a great 7mm with middle of the road recoil, great accuracy, and game terminating power. I don't care about cost of brass, unburnt powder, or barrel life in this custom build- just accuracy, lightweight, and minimal brass work.
So with that stuff being said, I am looking at a McMillan carbon hunter stock, Hart barrel #3 fluted or lighter contour, and have a stiller hunting LA on the way with AI mags ( 300wm) length. The questions I have is what reamer and reamer size for factory brass, Barrel length-(is 22", or 23" too short?), is a true 3k fps with 180 vld's realistic with a short barrel? If barrel is short or long what twist. What break? More or less what would you build for a great 7mm non-belted lightweight pack gun with 800yard precision for any game up to and including elk. I very much appreciate your time and opinions.
Thx Jeff
To start off this is my second custom build. So i have been looking for a great 7mm with middle of the road recoil, great accuracy, and game terminating power. I don't care about cost of brass, unburnt powder, or barrel life in this custom build- just accuracy, lightweight, and minimal brass work.
So with that stuff being said, I am looking at a McMillan carbon hunter stock, Hart barrel #3 fluted or lighter contour, and have a stiller hunting LA on the way with AI mags ( 300wm) length. The questions I have is what reamer and reamer size for factory brass, Barrel length-(is 22", or 23" too short?), is a true 3k fps with 180 vld's realistic with a short barrel? If barrel is short or long what twist. What break? More or less what would you build for a great 7mm non-belted lightweight pack gun with 800yard precision for any game up to and including elk. I very much appreciate your time and opinions.
Thx Jeff
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