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[sprink]

This thread is going to be brutal on the bank account. I doubt most are SAAMI chambers so how much freebore did you chamber the 7 SAUM to run 180gr Hybrids?

 

[Slick8]

I'm running a long action with a .195.

I've heard of people using .205s and based on my measurements you could actually go more but it may hurt you with other bullets.

 

[Quicksilver338]

This thread is going to brutal on the bank account. I doubt most are SAAMI chambers so how much freebore did you chamber the 7 SAUM to run 180gr Hybrids?

It's definitely longer than saami, not sure how but I made a dummy round and gave it to my gunsmith and he just chambered it accordingly haha. My COAL is 3.034" and that's with a .020-.025" jump.

 

[Longtine88]

I have to stop looking at these SAUM threads... there is a 7 or 25 SAUM build calling my name....

I was thinking about doing a 25 saum also.

This thread is going to brutal on the bank account. I doubt most are SAAMI chambers so how much freebore did you chamber the 7 SAUM to run 180gr Hybrids?

i run a .200" on 180's and now on 195's I'm using .220"

 

[Huntnpack]

Great Pics & Info Guys !!!!
Keep it coming. !!

I'd also like to hear each of your thoughts in regards to what you are experiencing about the SAUM Cartridge Performance itself.

To me the 7saum is one of few cartridges where
Apparently thru design & application everything comes together making it a uniquely Overachieving Cartridge in many respects.

HP.

 

[Outlaw6.0]

Here's my lefty 7 SAUM.

Stiller Action
Obermeyer barrel
Manners MCS T5 Mini Chassis (made adjustable by LRI)
Jewell Trigger
Gen 1 Vortex Razor

180 HVLDs @ 2912 w/H1000

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[codym]

7 saum
Bartlien #3 1:8 26'
McMillan game warden
Bighorn sr3
Bix 2 stage

Super accurate with 180 hybrids and 180 eldm's. 3035 with h-1000 and 2975 with n565. Setup for a long action.

Cold bore wind correction then next 3 at 875

Coues at 730

 

[Longtine88]

7 saum
Bartlien #3 1:8 26'
McMillan game warden
Bighorn sr3
Bix 2 stage

Super accurate with 180 hybrids and 180 eldm's. 3035 with h-1000 and 2975 with n565. Setup for a long action.

Cold bore wind correction then next 3 at 875View attachment 524676View attachment 524677View attachment 524678View attachment 524679
Coues at 730

I like that setup

 

[Highvoltage]

Those of you who have shot the 7 side by side with the 6.5 what is the real world difference in performance to say 600/700 yds and recoil? I built the 6.5 and the more I read about the 7, the more I think maybe I should have went 7.

 

[haisardao]

Recoil is about the same with the heavies in the 6.5 given similar rifle weight. What I like the most of the 7 SAUM is ability to shoot the heavy 175-180 class bullets. Within the distance you specified I'm not sure the critter could tell the difference.
On the other hand, that 6.5 feels lonely and needs a bigger brother next to it

 

[Lymey]

You guys are terrible. Been wanting a 7 saum for several years but just can't seem to pull the trigger on a rebarrel.

 

[Kimber7man]

I have 2 SAUMs built by GA Precision and love them.

First is a 6.5GAP4S (aka 6.5 SAUM), #16 Extreme Hunter. Bought in 2013. Antelope, mule deer and elk have experienced the bite from this one. Still using the OG load developed by Pat and George, RP 300SAUM brass necked down and trimmed, 61.0 H1000 and a 139/140 grain bullet.

Second is a 7 SAUM on a Defiance anTi XM action. Shooting 175 Berger elites in ADG brass over Reloder 23 and F215M. Took another bull with this one and absolutely love it.

SAUMs work near and far!

 

[KH_Outdoors]

TS Customs Built 7 SAUM

This rifle has turned into old faithful the last two years!

Build:

- Lone Peak Fuzion Ti Medium
- Benchmark 22" Sendero light contour
- Triggertech
- KS1 Stock
- Hawkins Precision Hunter DBM

A few pet loads to date:

175 Elite Hunter @ 2850 with N565

160 Accubond @ 2925 with N560

143 Copper Rose (McGuire Ballistics) @3100 with H4831sc - this one's my favorite to date!

143 Hammer Hunter @ 3025-3140 with multiple powders (H4350, H4831sc, N555, N560). Every powder shot great.

Enjoy!!

 

[Dusty Bottoms]

I have a 7 SAUM in a MG ultralight. I have been using 162 ELDs but working on a load with 165 sierra game changers. Have killed lots of stuff with it over the years.