7mm Mag

SJCbklyn · January 3, 2019, 06:42 PM

Can anyone suggest a heavy barrell 7mm mag for long range target work other than the 700 Long range or Sendero?
I’m trying to stay away from Remington and don’t have the cash for Custom.

Thanks for the help

Wyosmith · January 3, 2019, 07:23 PM

I have had good luck with Ruger and Winchester both

kilotanker22 · January 3, 2019, 08:33 PM

The following link is a rifle I will be buying this year. They do chamber it in 7mm Remington Magnum.

https://www.browning.com/products/fi...ge-hunter.html

SJCbklyn · January 3, 2019, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilotanker22

The following link is a rifle I will be buying this year. They do chamber it in 7mm Remington Magnum.

https://www.browning.com/products/fi...ge-hunter.html

That’s a pretty gun! Msrp is rather steep and would chew into my optic fund. I will definitely take a look at it.

NHSHOOTER · January 3, 2019, 09:09 PM

I would be sure it would shoot as well as the xbolts of which I have 1 in 7-08 thats even my granddaughter shoots under 1" groups with..

jmr40 · January 3, 2019, 09:43 PM

What do you call long range?

In 2019 there are better options than 7mm Rem Mag for long range target shooting. For the guys that want to take elk at 1000 yards they shoot bullets with enough bullet weight for that. But for punching holes in paper there are several options that will still remain supersonic to a mile with 1/2 the recoil and cost of a 7mag.

If I wanted the most accuracy for the dollar I'd buy a Tikka CTR in 308, 6.5 CM or 260. The 308 will get you to 800-1000 yards, the 260 or 6.5 out to a mile. Street price is about $900 in blue, $1000 in SS.

https://www.tikka.fi/rifles/tikka-t3...tactical-rifle

std7mag · January 4, 2019, 02:38 PM

Your best bet for a heavy barrel 7mm Rem Mag (like the OP asked about) would probably be to check out the for sale section where bench rest shooters hang out.
www.accurateshooter.com
Try there.
There are others.

FITASC · January 4, 2019, 02:59 PM

The issue with that would be the condition of the used barrel. 7mag is hard on barrels, especially if pushed with max loads.

std7mag · January 4, 2019, 03:12 PM

True...
Other optioon that i can think of is find a donor action, and build your own.
Several places make excellent target barrels.

I i were to build one, i'd be real tempted to use a Pac-Nor with the polygonal rifling.

RC20 · January 4, 2019, 03:14 PM

If you are really planning on doing that, then your best bet is to go with a Savage or Remington action and put a bull barrel on it. While Remington does not come with the nut, there is a mod that puts it on it making it the same setup as Savage with replaceable barrel.

You can do the change yourself, tools about $100. U tube abound on it.

As you will shoot out barrels its also a much lower cost way to go.

Dusty Rivers · January 30, 2019, 02:13 PM

Sako in 7MM. Find an old one from Finland

Scorch · January 30, 2019, 03:15 PM

Bergara is selling a Remington clone, well made and shoot very well.
Tikka is the go-to rifle for many shooters looking for light weight and accuracy.
Ruger is always a good bet.
Savage rifles typically shoot well.
Howa 1500/Weatherby Vanguard are known good shooters.

And Remington 700 is still one of the best shooters out there.

RC20 · January 30, 2019, 05:31 PM

OP is asking for a heavy barrel. Unless those are a Heavy Varmint t (per Savage) or bull, they aren't a heavy barrel.

bacardisteve · January 30, 2019, 07:06 PM

Someone already beat me to it. For under $1k you can find a beater savage slap on a criterion barell and put it in a nice stock. Have yet to see a criterion drop in that wont shoot sub many. I have 3 all shoot right around half moa with me behind the trigger probably better with someone more competent.

RC20 · January 31, 2019, 07:34 PM

And a 7mm is going to eat up barrels.

So shooting one out on target shooting is a factor and the Savage offers an easy low cost way to get that done.

Remington does as well with initial need to get an OEM barrel off it. I am not fond of Remington for other reasons but that bias aside it would work with the REMAGE barrels.

HiBC · January 31, 2019, 11:16 PM

A rifle that I have,that has been off the new market for some time is the Winchester M-70 Laredo. CRF,HS Precision bedding block stock.

The M-70 equivalent to the Sendero

Saltydog235 · February 3, 2019, 07:54 PM

EuroOptic has the Sako A7 Roughtech Range for about $1050 right now. 26” varmint profile barrel. A7 is a slight step up from the Tikka line, better trigger, 3 lug bolt etc.

Dufus · February 4, 2019, 01:58 AM

Howa makes their M1500 barreled actions in all different configurations and sell them thru Brownells.

I have noticed available calibers from 204 Ruger up to 338 Win Mag.

I don't know if they have what you want, but generally they sell <$500.

That with a decent stock of your choice and you could have the rifle that you are looking for.

I share your feelings for Remington.

hooligan1 · February 6, 2019, 07:43 PM

Savage Long Range, heavy enough, Cheap enough, and accurate or more than any mentioned so far.

RC20 · February 6, 2019, 07:59 PM

Not sure how the Heavy Sporter slots in but it is heavier than standard.

https://www.savagearms.com/firearms/...g-range-hunter

The sporter is .685 vs .585 now standard (willl do some measuring on older and other guns but that is not a serious HB barrel)

What Savage calls the Varmint profile is a fairly heavy one at .800 - that would be where I start calling it an HB.

Cesure · February 6, 2019, 10:01 PM

I would seriously look at a different caliber for anything beyond 500 yards. Factory barrels in 7mm RM or UM just aren't built to tight specs because barrel erosion is such a problem. Dropping to 6.5mm opens a lot more possibilities. Plus it's a lot easier on your body and your rest.

fisherman · February 8, 2019, 09:05 PM

Try Krieger barrels.

std7mag · February 9, 2019, 08:22 AM

It's been done before with 7mm Rem Mag.
Heck it's been done with 300 Win Mag, and i think the 375 H&H.
Use what you want to use.

RC20 · February 10, 2019, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Try Krieger barrels.

The quality of the mfg method does not mean they last longer, they may be more accurate and Krieger certainly is up there.

BeeShooter · February 12, 2019, 06:28 AM

Nothing will be cheap about long range shooting with a magnum caliber. You'll have to reload and load develop. An inexpensive Savage with a good after market barrel would be a place to start. Factory barrels just don't work well. Mid range scopes are in that $400 to $700 price range. Your goal will be to shoot inside .3 moa@100 yd. and have the highest and most consistent velocity.

January 3, 2019, 06:42 PM	#1
SJCbklyn Senior Member Join Date: September 25, 2016 Posts: 102	7mm Mag Can anyone suggest a heavy barrell 7mm mag for long range target work other than the 700 Long range or Sendero? I’m trying to stay away from Remington and don’t have the cash for Custom. Thanks for the help

January 3, 2019, 09:43 PM	#6
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,809	What do you call long range? In 2019 there are better options than 7mm Rem Mag for long range target shooting. For the guys that want to take elk at 1000 yards they shoot bullets with enough bullet weight for that. But for punching holes in paper there are several options that will still remain supersonic to a mile with 1/2 the recoil and cost of a 7mag. If I wanted the most accuracy for the dollar I'd buy a Tikka CTR in 308, 6.5 CM or 260. The 308 will get you to 800-1000 yards, the 260 or 6.5 out to a mile. Street price is about $900 in blue, $1000 in SS. https://www.tikka.fi/rifles/tikka-t3...tactical-rifle __________________ "If you're still doing things the same way you were doing them 10 years ago, you're doing it wrong" Winston Churchill

January 4, 2019, 02:38 PM	#7
std7mag Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2013 Location: Central Taxylvania.. Posts: 3,609	Your best bet for a heavy barrel 7mm Rem Mag (like the OP asked about) would probably be to check out the for sale section where bench rest shooters hang out. www.accurateshooter.com Try there. There are others. __________________ When our own government declares itself as "tyrannical", where does that leave us??!! "Januarary 6th insurrection". Funny, I didn't see a single piece of rope...

January 4, 2019, 02:59 PM	#8
FITASC Senior Member Join Date: December 6, 2014 Posts: 6,446	The issue with that would be the condition of the used barrel. 7mag is hard on barrels, especially if pushed with max loads. __________________ "I believe that people have a right to decide their own destinies; people own themselves. I also believe that, in a democracy, government exists because (and only so long as) individual citizens give it a 'temporary license to exist'—in exchange for a promise that it will behave itself. In a democracy, you own the government—it doesn't own you."- Frank Zappa

January 4, 2019, 03:12 PM	#9
std7mag Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2013 Location: Central Taxylvania.. Posts: 3,609	True... Other optioon that i can think of is find a donor action, and build your own. Several places make excellent target barrels. I i were to build one, i'd be real tempted to use a Pac-Nor with the polygonal rifling. __________________ When our own government declares itself as "tyrannical", where does that leave us??!! "Januarary 6th insurrection". Funny, I didn't see a single piece of rope...

January 3, 2019, 07:23 PM	#2
Wyosmith Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2010 Location: Shoshoni Wyoming Posts: 2,713	I have had good luck with Ruger and Winchester both

January 3, 2019, 08:33 PM	#3
kilotanker22 Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2012 Location: North Central, PA Posts: 2,117	The following link is a rifle I will be buying this year. They do chamber it in 7mm Remington Magnum. https://www.browning.com/products/fi...ge-hunter.html

January 3, 2019, 09:09 PM	#5
NHSHOOTER Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2012 Location: Concord NH Posts: 1,002	I would be sure it would shoot as well as the xbolts of which I have 1 in 7-08 thats even my granddaughter shoots under 1" groups with..

January 4, 2019, 03:14 PM	#10
RC20 Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 7,014	If you are really planning on doing that, then your best bet is to go with a Savage or Remington action and put a bull barrel on it. While Remington does not come with the nut, there is a mod that puts it on it making it the same setup as Savage with replaceable barrel. You can do the change yourself, tools about $100. U tube abound on it. As you will shoot out barrels its also a much lower cost way to go. __________________ Science and Facts are True whether you believe it or not

January 30, 2019, 02:13 PM	#11
Dusty Rivers Senior Member Join Date: February 27, 2008 Posts: 235	Sako Sako in 7MM. Find an old one from Finland __________________ Dusty: I'm kind of a big deal! Rob Pincus follower PDN NRA Lifetime Member, our only voice!

January 30, 2019, 03:15 PM	#12
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Bergara is selling a Remington clone, well made and shoot very well. Tikka is the go-to rifle for many shooters looking for light weight and accuracy. Ruger is always a good bet. Savage rifles typically shoot well. Howa 1500/Weatherby Vanguard are known good shooters. And Remington 700 is still one of the best shooters out there. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

January 30, 2019, 05:31 PM	#13
RC20 Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 7,014	OP is asking for a heavy barrel. Unless those are a Heavy Varmint t (per Savage) or bull, they aren't a heavy barrel. __________________ Science and Facts are True whether you believe it or not

January 30, 2019, 07:06 PM	#14
bacardisteve Senior Member Join Date: September 5, 2006 Location: West virginia Posts: 653	Someone already beat me to it. For under $1k you can find a beater savage slap on a criterion barell and put it in a nice stock. Have yet to see a criterion drop in that wont shoot sub many. I have 3 all shoot right around half moa with me behind the trigger probably better with someone more competent. __________________ Kill em all and let God sort em out! USAF

January 31, 2019, 07:34 PM	#15
RC20 Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 7,014	And a 7mm is going to eat up barrels. So shooting one out on target shooting is a factor and the Savage offers an easy low cost way to get that done. Remington does as well with initial need to get an OEM barrel off it. I am not fond of Remington for other reasons but that bias aside it would work with the REMAGE barrels. __________________ Science and Facts are True whether you believe it or not

January 31, 2019, 11:16 PM	#16
HiBC Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2006 Posts: 8,286	A rifle that I have,that has been off the new market for some time is the Winchester M-70 Laredo. CRF,HS Precision bedding block stock. The M-70 equivalent to the Sendero

February 3, 2019, 07:54 PM	#17
Saltydog235 Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2010 Location: Pawleys Island Posts: 1,563	EuroOptic has the Sako A7 Roughtech Range for about $1050 right now. 26” varmint profile barrel. A7 is a slight step up from the Tikka line, better trigger, 3 lug bolt etc. Last edited by Saltydog235; February 6, 2019 at 09:25 AM.

February 4, 2019, 01:58 AM	#18
Dufus Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2014 Posts: 1,965	Howa makes their M1500 barreled actions in all different configurations and sell them thru Brownells. I have noticed available calibers from 204 Ruger up to 338 Win Mag. I don't know if they have what you want, but generally they sell <$500. That with a decent stock of your choice and you could have the rifle that you are looking for. I share your feelings for Remington.

February 6, 2019, 07:43 PM	#19
hooligan1 Senior Member Join Date: July 18, 2010 Location: Independence Missouri Posts: 4,586	Savage Long Range, heavy enough, Cheap enough, and accurate or more than any mentioned so far. __________________ Keep your Axe sharp and your powder dry.

February 6, 2019, 07:59 PM	#20
RC20 Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 7,014	Not sure how the Heavy Sporter slots in but it is heavier than standard. https://www.savagearms.com/firearms/...g-range-hunter The sporter is .685 vs .585 now standard (willl do some measuring on older and other guns but that is not a serious HB barrel) What Savage calls the Varmint profile is a fairly heavy one at .800 - that would be where I start calling it an HB. __________________ Science and Facts are True whether you believe it or not Last edited by RC20; February 6, 2019 at 08:09 PM.

February 6, 2019, 10:01 PM	#21
Cesure Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2013 Posts: 132	I would seriously look at a different caliber for anything beyond 500 yards. Factory barrels in 7mm RM or UM just aren't built to tight specs because barrel erosion is such a problem. Dropping to 6.5mm opens a lot more possibilities. Plus it's a lot easier on your body and your rest.

February 8, 2019, 09:05 PM	#22
fisherman Member Join Date: December 2, 2009 Posts: 42	Try Krieger barrels.

February 9, 2019, 08:22 AM	#23
std7mag Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2013 Location: Central Taxylvania.. Posts: 3,609	It's been done before with 7mm Rem Mag. Heck it's been done with 300 Win Mag, and i think the 375 H&H. Use what you want to use. __________________ When our own government declares itself as "tyrannical", where does that leave us??!! "Januarary 6th insurrection". Funny, I didn't see a single piece of rope...

February 12, 2019, 06:28 AM	#25
BeeShooter Member Join Date: August 24, 2016 Posts: 85	Nothing will be cheap about long range shooting with a magnum caliber. You'll have to reload and load develop. An inexpensive Savage with a good after market barrel would be a place to start. Factory barrels just don't work well. Mid range scopes are in that $400 to $700 price range. Your goal will be to shoot inside .3 moa@100 yd. and have the highest and most consistent velocity.