Thread: 7saum vs 280ai vs 7blaser vs?

So I'm going to do another build.

Blaser rifle so it's essentially a long action, I have all the bolt heads so can be magnum or non magnum

Want it to replace my 300 win mag for typical South Island hunting. Will have a vx5 3-15 on top. Will not have a brake, possibly a suppressor

What would everyone do in say a 22" max barrel...

Keen to hear what numbers people are getting with 162 + projectiles

Also need to consider availability of brass, all look difficult but blaser mag is looking impossible

7mmsaum

280ai at least you can make your own brass. I’d just go 7mm rem mag.

Originally Posted by stug

280ai at least you can make your own brass. I’d just go 7mm rem mag.

I really don't want another belted magnum, for no real reason

7mm SAUM for sure, ADG or Norma brass and easily 2900 with 162's at 22"

300wsm is where it's at brass is obtainable and huge selection of projectiles especially if you go heavy.
I'll be taking my 19" 300wsm to the range tomorrow I'll let ya know how I get on with the 200eldx

Originally Posted by 7mmsaum

7mmsaum

Surprising answer

wonder how a 7mm saum would push a 180 @ 22 inchs. Any one know . ? 7mm saum would be my pick .

Originally Posted by dannyb

300wsm is where it's at brass is obtainable and huge selection of projectiles especially if you go heavy.
I'll be taking my 19" 300wsm to the range tomorrow I'll let ya know how I get on with the 200eldx

It's 2022 mate not 2002
I'd go 7mm blaser all day over the other 2,
I ran the 180eldm at 3050 and it was deadly on big reds.

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Originally Posted by BRADS

It's 2022 mate not 2002
I'd go 7mm blaser all day over the other 2,
I ran the 180eldm at 3050 and it was deadly on big reds.

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Righto

Originally Posted by BRADS

It's 2022 mate not 2002
I'd go 7mm blaser all day over the other 2,
I ran the 180eldm at 3050 and it was deadly on big reds.

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It was my first choice at heart but brass is simply not available, even overseas.

Should still get 2800-2850 with the right powders RL26 @Tim Dicko il try it when I get around to it just cause. Mines only 20” and breaking in but 20” still slings 168 bergers at 2975 . I no another guy using 175 bergers at 2780 still on break in with 2209 and still working up the powder charges

Having owned all 3, the 7mmBM is hands down the best if you are chasing max long range performance. Very similar experience to @BRADS, mine is pushing 180 VLDs at 3060fps. Even with a 22in bbl the BM is a big step up over the other two. 280ai you’re getting very close to Rem Mag performance and a slightly better speed than SAUM. 280ai running N560 gets me 2980 fps with 162AMAX out of 24in bbl. SAUM with 22in bbl, pushing 168 Berger’s at 2930 fps w RL23. But I doubt the deer will tell the difference between the two.

Yep I've had a 7mm saum and 280ai in the past. The 280ai would actually suit the blaser action better. But the 7mm blaser would make the most of it and still be tolerable without brake or suppressor...

Originally Posted by chainsaw

.. 280ai you’re getting very close to Rem Mag performance and a slightly better speed than SAUM. ..

I like and use the Ackley but I'd never say it'll match let alone outdo a SAUM for velocity, everything else being equal.