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New build, 7mm rem mag?
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<blockquote data-quote="bowhunterjae" data-source="post: 3050374" data-attributes="member: 34708"><p>Hay all,</p><p>Looking for a little insight from the forum.</p><p>My gunsmith is going to build me a custom 7mm rem mag. </p><p>It will be my primary hunting rifle. Looking for light weight, ergonomic, accurate rifle.</p><p>I have three stock 7mm rem mags that have been good to me but just want something that feels perfect. Or close to it.</p><p>My best accuracy load in all 3 guns is relatively close to the same. 20-55 off lands depending on rifle, 70 grains H1000, 160g Accubonds, Federal 215. They all run +/- 3000fps.</p><p>All 3 guns are 9" and 9.5" twist. 2 24" barrels and 1 26" barrel.</p><p>Now that I can choose twist and length it opens up the fact that I could shoot a heavy bullet, shorten barrel, longer barrel, muzzle break, can, whatever. I am just looking for input.</p><p>In reality I probably would not be looking at shooting over 500 yards at any game animal and definitely do not want to get into that debate. LOL.</p><p>I will be hunting Deer, Elk, Moose and Antelope with this rifle. Many have been killed shooting the 160 g Accubonds but I am open to other bullets and weights if there is a benefit. </p><p></p><p>Trying not to make any unnecessary mistakes on having my first custom rifle done.</p><p></p><p>We ordered a Valhalla Long action.</p><p></p><p>Thinking,</p><p>Shilen #3 in 8" "can shoot heavy bullets if needed. Just not sure if it's needed."?</p><p>McMillan, Game warden?</p><p>Bottom plate?</p><p>Timney trigger</p><p></p><p>Any input is appreciated!</p><p></p><p>Thank you,</p><p>John</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bowhunterjae, post: 3050374, member: 34708"] Hay all, Looking for a little insight from the forum. My gunsmith is going to build me a custom 7mm rem mag. It will be my primary hunting rifle. Looking for light weight, ergonomic, accurate rifle. I have three stock 7mm rem mags that have been good to me but just want something that feels perfect. Or close to it. My best accuracy load in all 3 guns is relatively close to the same. 20-55 off lands depending on rifle, 70 grains H1000, 160g Accubonds, Federal 215. They all run +/- 3000fps. All 3 guns are 9” and 9.5” twist. 2 24” barrels and 1 26” barrel. Now that I can choose twist and length it opens up the fact that I could shoot a heavy bullet, shorten barrel, longer barrel, muzzle break, can, whatever. I am just looking for input. In reality I probably would not be looking at shooting over 500 yards at any game animal and definitely do not want to get into that debate. LOL. I will be hunting Deer, Elk, Moose and Antelope with this rifle. Many have been killed shooting the 160 g Accubonds but I am open to other bullets and weights if there is a benefit. Trying not to make any unnecessary mistakes on having my first custom rifle done. We ordered a Valhalla Long action. Thinking, Shilen #3 in 8” “can shoot heavy bullets if needed. Just not sure if it’s needed.”? McMillan, Game warden? Bottom plate? Timney trigger Any input is appreciated! Thank you, John [/QUOTE]
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