Looking to build 6.5 saum. Has anyone built one? Long or short action? I was planning on using a standard small shank short action. Or do I need to find a used wsm action? What about buying a Savage Target reciever?
Looking to build 6.5 saum. Has anyone built one? Long or short action? I was planning on using a standard small shank short action. Or do I need to find a used wsm action? What about buying a Savage Target reciever?
Has anyone built one? Yes they have
Long or short action? Both
I was planning on using a standard small shank short action.
Or do I need to find a used WSM action? You will need the WSM bolt head and firing pin assembly, it will fit on your bolt. You will also need a WSM magazine. A WSM rifle may not be a bad investment.
What about buying a Savage Target receiver? You could, you would still have to address the bolt head and firing pin issues.
There are some workarounds on the firing pin but not satisfactory. I have done it. I actually did it using a long action magnum and cut the nose down. But then you end up with some ******* parts and that's always a PITA. You could start with a long action magnum, that might be the easiest way to go but I have no advice on that route.
The Dunning-Kruger effect is alive and well.
Thank you for the information. If I could ask one more question? Where did you purchase your barrel? Did you supply your own reamer?
Try Bugholes.com
Edit: I almost forgot, Apache has the reamer as well. See if he can get a Bartlein or you can get one from Bullets.com.
Last edited by Robinhood; 05-23-2016 at 06:11 AM.
The Dunning-Kruger effect is alive and well.
Thanks Robin
Locate a used model 10 in 308, 243, etc(short action). Then go here: http://pacifictoolandgauge.com/savag...ignment_cut-no and pick up one of those in short action .540+ (magnum). While your at it, get the PTG barrel nut(they have stainless and chrome-Molly), and one of their recoil lugs. All of the PTG parts are outstanding!
Oh, forgot to say... Why not just go with a 6.5 WSM? Seems like SAUM brass will be very difficult to locate.
Last edited by Dave Hoback; 05-23-2016 at 07:38 PM.
I have been researching and have been able to 7 saum brass and loaded 6.5 saum ammo, more readily than wsm. Also if the gap information is accurate then barrel life should be north of 1500 rounds using H1000. Agreed I used PTG parts on my last build.
Have you looked at a 6.5 Sherman shortmag? SAUM brass, slightly shortened and "improved". Lots of good info out there, designed to shoot heavies out of a standard short action. Fireformed brass, dies and reamer are all available from a certain someone. If you want more info, pm me I will send you a link.
If you want a true 4s, the super secret squirrel schist, look at ga precision. They coined the 4s and can give you all the info you need.
Also, I think Norma just ran a bunch of 7 SAUM brass. It is out there, it's pricey but good brass is available.
Oh yeah? Awesome! I say go for it then! If you found an avenue for brass, your good to go. Should be one nice build. Are you just doing a barrel, or is this going to be a full build? Are you doing a stock, or chassis system?
Bullets.com has Norma 7 SAUM brass for $36.95/25.
Originally Posted by schnyd112
"Heavens to Megatron!!" That's a lotta bread. Almost $2 per case. Wowsa! That just seems insane! I just grabbed over 1000 pieces of Lake City 7.62, that I resize to my 260 Remington cases. Now, it was all once fired, but it's LC. Cost me $ 76.
The government doesn't shoot SAUM's
The Dunning-Kruger effect is alive and well.
I am planning on a "full build", McMillan stock, percesion recoil lug, fluted bolt body, detacheable mag system. I love my 260 ( my last build ), love the high b.c. 6.5mm bullets, just wanting something with some more punch at extended range. I will have to look into the 6.5 Sherman. Thanks again for the info.
I'd look into the 6.5 Sherman. I'm in the process of building one.
Well, I would say that if you have outrun the 260(I have seen a video of two guys ringing a gong at 1900yds), it's time for a LA magnum. I might, would look into a 26, or 28 Nosler!
Who wants a long action?
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