300 SAUM

[Drop Port]

This project started a few years ago when my hunting 6.5x47 needed a 30 Cal. twin. Since I had been shooting a S/A WSM for 20 years I figured I would try something different. I wanted to run a 185 Jugernaut in a short action so the SAUM being a little shorter fit the bill. I mocked up two cartridges with a 185 Jug seated above the donut and take advantage of an AI Mag without the binder plate (JGS). Loaded round came out perfect 2.940" and mag fed.
I started a break in today, shoot and clean while running it up to look for pressure. After the 3rd shot no copper so I put three down range.
KW Precision (Build)
BAT VR
Hawk Hill
APA bottom metal
McMillan
Hawkins short brake
NF NX8 2.5x 20

 

[S3silver]

Very nice! How do you like it so far compared to the 300 wsm?

Also, that camo on your stock reminds me of the old school tiger stripe camo pattern.

 

[Drop Port]

Very nice! How do you like it so far compared to the 300 wsm?

Also, that camo on your stock reminds me of the old school tiger stripe camo pattern.

I don't know, I think I'm going to like it just as much for the 175-185 class bullets in a S/A. Time will tell, so far it is proving to be easy to load for and a shooter.

 

[Drop Port]

Ran it up to the next node and it came in again. Playing with primers and seating to find the middle of the tune then going to run it out further and see how it does.

 

[S3silver]

Excellent shooting there!

 

[Jud96]

That will work! What length barrel and how fast is the 62.5gr load going?

 

[Drop Port]

That will work! What length barrel and how fast is the 62.5gr load going?

26" and good question on the speed haven't had a chance to crony it yet. I'll run it out to 600 this weekend and base it off the come ups.