I'm looking to purchase a barrel for a standard small shank Savage action in 7MM SAUM for precision long range shooting, 30" bull, possible slight straight taper, possible flutes. I have many barrels already from different manufactures, Shilen, CBI, McGowan, LW, Pac-Nor etc. all have shot well for me . Many purchased from members here and the various vendors.

About the only thing I am settled on is the caliber, length and Savage standard size (small shank) action. I have read many great things about Bartlien barrels for this caliber and I wouldn't hesitate to buy a/another Pac-Nor, CBI, Krieger, Benchmark, Brux, Shilen, possibly even the new X-Caliber barrels. We are so lucky now days to have so many to choose from!

I'll be shooting VLD bullets from 150-190 grains so I'm looking at anything between 8-9 twist. Looking to get at least 3000FPS from the 180 grain bullets, possibly even 3050 as I hear the 180 VLDs have a good accuracy node there.

I have read that some of these barrel makers will not chamber a SAUM, WSM or RUM on a Savage standard small shank barrel. I have a 338 edge on a standard shank that shoots great so I am not worried about this but would certainly make a difference in who chambers their barrels for the mag size chambers.

I'm looking for any first hand info any of you might have for me on this caliber and barrels.

Thanks

BT