Question from a new guy.

**JANDY** · 09-01-2010, 07:04 PM

1st of all let me startby saying hello. I've look at the forums off and on for some time and enjoy the wealth of info. here.

I am looking to build a new longrange hunting gun, I am buying a model 10 ( used ) in .243 win. I would like to build a 7 saum on this action what would I need to change as far as the action goes and would the 7 saum be ok on this model.
Thanks for any help.
God bless
Andy

hailstone · 09-01-2010, 09:52 PM

That cartridge may require a large shank barrel and action that will accept those barrels. The Winchester WSM's case is similar but a tad larger allowing a little more powder capacity that could be critical difference in some situations.

**JANDY** · 09-01-2010, 11:50 PM

Thanks for the reply. Do think the 7mm-08 would be a better choice or maybe even 6.5-284?

**GaCop** · 09-02-2010, 05:07 AM

For better barrel life, I'd go with the 7mm/08, a very accurate and capable cartridge.

AVanGorder · 09-02-2010, 08:14 AM

Originally Posted by JANDY

Thanks for the reply. Do think the 7mm-08 would be a better choice or maybe even 6.5-284?

For a hunting rifle, I would choose a 284 over a 6.5X284, unless the only thing I was hunting is pronghorn. Better barrel life than the 6.5X284 and many quality hunting rounds available for it.

I really like the 7mm-08, it is a nice shooter with mild recoil.

Both will work with the action and bolt from the 243 donor.

Adrian