Thread: Opinion on the 7mm WSM please

As I see it under 170 mtr you don't need a lot of power / speed but you probably need them to go down quick as finding anything in scrub during the day is hard enough. Doing it at night would be real hard. Guess thats where Dogs and Thermal help.

Did not quite catch it but sounds like you have something sorted already.
Other wise I was thinking something like 30/30, 35 Rem, 338 fed or 358 win.
Personally I would stay away from 308 as thats too common (and just to all round practical).
Could also argue that the bullet selection for the 338 are a little tough.
358 is a reloaders option only but would suit the brief. Large round nose bullet more forgiving than most for shot placement.
Zq

Originally Posted by ZQLewis

As I see it under 170 mtr you don't need a lot of power / speed but you probably need them to go down quick as finding anything in scrub during the day is hard enough. Doing it at night would be real hard. Guess thats where Dogs and Thermal help.

Did not quite catch it but sounds like you have something sorted already.
Other wise I was thinking something like 30/30, 35 Rem, 338 fed or 358 win.
Personally I would stay away from 308 as thats too common (and just to all round practical).
Could also argue that the bullet selection for the 338 are a little tough.
358 is a reloaders option only but would suit the brief. Large round nose bullet more forgiving than most for shot placement.
Zq

Yes - all sorted
New (2 years old but unfired) Browning Short-Trac in 7mm WSM with Dies - heaps of new brass - 8 packets of ammo shipping both ways paid by owner
Traded i on my Custom 9.3x62 Mauser - also same value of above in cash my way

The Browning will be dedicated to a Apex XD75 Thermal scope
The Thermal might also get sighted in for .22
You can sight these Thermal Scopes in for 3 different rifles with an internal menu

I might also use it on a Mossberg Mariner 12g, if Pig numbers suddenly increase - but I think I can now keep a lid on them :-)

Browning Short-Trac Piccatinny Rail
Anyone know where I can get one - I think the standard BAR rail will fit also
Got a full length Weaver Rail with rife - but no good for Apex Thermal Scope mounting

Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg

7wsm is a PITA to get brass for.

If starting from scratch a 7-300Wsm is much more sensible, built one on a Tikka a couple of weeks ago it goes very well

Hi Greg,

Is there much involved in making the brass? Is it just a case of necking down?

Scott