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Offline BackCountry

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Sako, Tikka, ???
« on: January 18, 2005, 07:48:50 AM »
I am looking to get a 7mm wsm, I would like to get a sako or tikka rifle, but I see they only offer the 270 wsm and 300 wsm. Does anyone know if either one of these companies is going to come out with the 7mm wsm chambering.

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« Reply #1 on: January 18, 2005, 11:30:00 AM »
I wouldn't think so solely because, and this is just my opinion, if they were going to do it, they would have done it a long time ago.  And the reason for that is because the popularity of the 7mmWSM is not as great as the .300WSM or .270WSM.

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« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2005, 11:44:35 AM »
I have a Winchester Model 70 .300 wsm and I have really enjoyed it. I have yet to hunt with it  but the day will come. It is my humble opinion this is one fine cartridge. There is a vast selection of bullets to choose from if you reload. I am not a speed freak when it comes to reloading for velocity as accuracy is number one always. My best loads are in the 2800 to 2900 fps range so recoil is not a big issue.

I guess my point to this reply is if you are not "dead set" on your choice of caliber, you might want to think about the .300 wsm.
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« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2005, 03:19:34 PM »
The Tikka is a light weight rifle. I have one in 7mm-08 and love it. Shoots great, easy handling and is just great for going up and down trees. Recoil is not a issue, but I think it would be with a 7wsm. My gun is a ss/ synthetic and weighs 7 1/4 pounds, scoped, loaded and sling. Put that number in a recoil calculator = ouch.

If the 7wsm is it for you , I would consider the Sako with a little more weight. I think it will be more enjoyable to shoot, and you will shoot it better.

But who am I to say, just got a .338 win mag and have really enjoyed shooting it. Something about that 180 gran ballistic tip going 3300 fps that makes me say errrrrrrr! :P  :P

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« Reply #4 on: January 19, 2005, 06:11:42 AM »
backcountry,  I have three tikkas, one of which is a ss/syn 7mm. It is a wonderful gun. Having a hard time now days picking up my old faithful remington7mm. Not a big difference ballistic-wise between the 7wsm. I would buy this gun again in a heartbeat.
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