skeeter 7MM

Power, maybe it is the scope on your 7Mag that is causing some accuracy problems. I am sure you have checked that, but just in case. I just got my Rem BDL 7 mag and took it to the range...I am impressed never shot groups like this before and I am shooting Federal 150 Gr Ballistic tips from off the shelf.

But I know how you feel, same thing happened to me with another rifle, finally just got rid of it...however my gunsmith buddy says half the stuff is in your head, when you don't feel good, it ain't going to go good. Peace a mind is worth the price to me, Good luck!

MR300WM

Power you are right you must get the rifle YOU want. I recently bought a Rem Sendero 300 RUM and I really like it. I have only put about 30 rounds thru it so far. I just found a can of Retumbo, not stocked around here. This is the powder I want to use instead of H1000. I don't think the recoil is bad at all, my friends Browning 338WM recoils more. One other rifle I considered was a Sako TRG in 30-378 but I wanted a laminate stock and heavy barrel. Finally found myself one and am not a bit dissapoited even though it took awhile. Good Luck and hope you find what you are looking for.

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Power

Thanks for the input all. It is most appreciated. MR300WM, I know what you mean about recoil. I've shot my 7mm Rem. Mag. next to my buddies .300 UM and the UM seems to be the same recoil. I've always noticed the 7 has a very sharp kick instead of a push like the UM. Of course, the UM still pushes pretty hard but doesn't seem as sharp as the 7.

I have good news! I finally got around to glass-bedding my 7mm and did some preliminary sighting in. After I got the scope adjusted my first try I shot a 3-shot group, over the hood of a truck, not even trying hard, and managed a .75" group at 100 yards. I'm trying not to get too excited yet but if it keeps that kind of accuracy I'll be content with this rifle for a while. I have tried a dozen other steps but didn't know enough about gunsmithing to tackle glass bedding plus didn't think it would make that much difference.

Going to the range tomorrow night and will let you all know how she shoots. I'm VERY optomistic at this point. I knew it was bugging me but never knew how much until she started shooting better. Can you tell I'm excited?

Power
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amosgreg

Thanks Power!
I couldn't find it when I was looking.
Good Luck in your search! Lets us know what you finally get.




Greg

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moosecaller

Hey Power, did you get a chance to shoot the Rifle with the Glass Bedding yet? I'm interested in getting it done to my rifle, and just want some feedback from people who have done it to their rifle's and what kind of difference it has made.

And as for the Rifle with the Clip..Might be worth talking with a Gunsmith, they should be able to convert your rifle from Hinged to a Removeable Clip. That is another thing I am planning on doing to my rifle shortly.

Power

Glad to help Greg. And thank you for the info.

moosecaller, I only shot the rifle on Sunday and didn't have time to shoot more than about a box to get it sighted (actually got it with about 10 shells). Had to move the crosshairs about 20 clicks left to get it close.

I'll be shooting it tomorrow night and will let you know what I find. Before I glassbedded I was 2+" groups at 100 yds. Keep your fingers crossed!

James

Power

Great news! I shot my 7mm last night after just glass-bedding the stock. OMG!!! I shot 6 different groups and the biggest one was 1 3/8" at 100 yds and the best was just .75" !!! I'm so relieved and much happier now. Best group I ever had with this rifle was about 2" at 100 and I know I'm a better shot than that.

Guess I don't have as good an excuse to get a new rifle so that sucks <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle> but I guess I'll just have to be happy with this one for a while. Just wanted to share with you all my success. If you haven't glass-bedded your rifle and she won't shoot well that is the first thing I will do from now on. I can't believe how much difference it made.

Power
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