7mm Blaser Magnum questions

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19-12-2019, 04:25 PM
slim13

7mm Blaser Magnum questions

Curious how popular the 7 Blaser is in NZ. I’m an American and I’ve been shooting a 7mm Rem Mag with 180 Bergers. My current barrel needs to be replaced soon. I’m intrigued by the design of the 7 Blaser and it looks like I should be able to push a 180 Berger at around 2950fps. Cartridge appears to be more efficient than the 7 Mag and of course there’s no belt. Not many people are using the Blaser here in the states, hence I figured I’d peek over the pond.

Thanks in advance and cheers to all 👍🏻

Slim
19-12-2019, 04:33 PM
Kiwi Greg

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Originally Posted by slim13

Curious how popular the 7 Blaser is in NZ. I’m an American and I’ve been shooting a 7mm Rem Mag with 180 Bergers. My current barrel needs to be replaced soon. I’m intrigued by the design of the 7 Blaser and it looks like I should be able to push a 180 Berger at around 2950fps. Cartridge appears to be more efficient than the 7 Mag and of course there’s no belt. Not many people are using the Blaser here in the states, hence I figured I’d peek over the pond.

Thanks in advance and cheers to all ��

Slim

https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....g-tikka-43370/

https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....-magnum-42702/
19-12-2019, 06:37 PM
Tahr

If I had to settle on one caliber and one rifle this would probably be it in a light weight and my preference would be a fast twist 22” barrel. I think an nx8 on top would be nice too. Sigh. But then I quite like my 7mmsaum, 300saum, 270wsm, 6.5x55, 7-08, .223, and .17hrm too. :)
19-12-2019, 07:49 PM
chainsaw

Mine running 3060 fps with 180 Bergers and RL26, 26in bbl.
19-12-2019, 07:52 PM
Tribrit

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Originally Posted by Tahr

If I had to settle on one caliber and one rifle this would probably be it in a light weight and my preference would be a fast twist 22” barrel. I think an nx8 on top would be nice too. Sigh. But then I quite like my 7mmsaum, 300saum, 270wsm, 6.5x55, 7-08, .223, and .17hrm too. :)

Have u tried the NX8?

I want to hear from someone who has, not much info out there on them.

Potential buyer but want a decent review first
19-12-2019, 07:54 PM
Tahr

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Originally Posted by Tribrit

Have u tried the NX8?

I want to hear from someone who has, not much info out there on them.

Potential buyer but want a decent review first

Nah. I’m just internet dreaming.
20-12-2019, 03:20 AM
slim13

I don’t own an NX8 but I’ve been behind one on the Range. The turrets and mechanical are solid - typical
of NF. The glass isn’t ATACAR quality - I’d put it in the neighborhood of an NXS or SHV. The 2.5x low end is hard to use in lowlight unless you illuminate the reticle.
20-12-2019, 03:21 AM
slim13

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Originally Posted by chainsaw

Mine running 3060 fps with 180 Bergers and RL26, 26in bbl.

Thanks for the comeback ��
20-12-2019, 09:05 PM
buzzman

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Originally Posted by Tribrit

Have u tried the NX8?

I want to hear from someone who has, not much info out there on them.

Potential buyer but want a decent review first

Talk to @andyanimal31 he has one and can help with buying one

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20-12-2019, 10:22 PM
Tribrit

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Originally Posted by buzzman

Talk to @andyanimal31 he has one and can help with buying one

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Yea hes already been in contact, I will be getting it from him when the time comes.
There's just no independent information out there on them yet which is frustrating.
20-12-2019, 10:36 PM
Moa Hunter

How does the 7mm Blaser compare with the 7mm Fatso ?
22-12-2019, 07:08 PM
McNotty

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Originally Posted by Moa Hunter

How does the 7mm Blaser compare with the 7mm Fatso ?

About 5 hours less per 50 rounds to reload :D