7SAUM vs. 284 Shehane | SA vs LA

[bsumoba]

Off to my next project...a lightweight, tactical rifle that will serve for:
* Hunting
* ELR
* Tactical

I have a 284 Shehane reamer and for some reason, the 7 SAUM is just calling out to me. However, I constantly get put down by the fact that the 7 SAUM ballistically is not that much different than the 284 Shehane variant. Its probably 50-150 fps faster than the 284 Shehane, which to me, is not worth it since I will need to have new dies, expensive brass, barrel life will be an issue if I shoot a lot and everything else that goes along with building out another rifle in another caliber.

Am I missing something as far as its advantages over say the 284 Shehane for my intended purposes?

The next step would be choosing a SA or a LA. I know a SA could handle a 284 Shehane, but thinking that a LA is probably better for more versatility since I have a SA already. Is a LA the way to go?

I plan on doing a Proof barrel WITH a brake, Deviant Hunter action, and CF stock.

 

[rockcreek1]

I have no experience with the Shehane but I have a 7RSAUM. I am running the 180 Berger Hybrids and the long action was needed.

Just my 2cents

Jim

 

[mattt]

Thought you were going to start shooting f/class at Sac?

 

[bsumoba]

Thought you were going to start shooting f/class at Sac?

Hey Matt!!! F-Class rifle is en route and should arrive at my doorstep on Monday. Stock is all finished by Alex @ Masterclass and going to be stretching her out the following weekend and get some rounds down her throat and fireform some brass. You'll be seeing me out at range 12 VERY soon.

That said, I seem to have this itch to build a lightweight rifle now. Its an addiction I tell ya. Im almost set on a 284 Shehane with a LA since I have the dies, brass, and reamer already. I just dont have enought experience with a 7 SAUM to know if its really worth it.

 

[wooger]

RSAUM does it at less pressure, exhaustive internet research will give every opinion....known to internet.

Why not ask your fellow F Class competitors? Or Marc?

 

[Erik Cortina]

You will need a long action for both in order to get their full potential.

I would build a .284 Shehane but I doubt you will go wrong with either.

 

[Jay Christopherson]

My vote would be for the .284 Shehane, simply for the fact that you can use a standard bolt face, which IMO, gives you more options down the road.

 

[BIGMAC]

bsumoba,
Not to hijack your tread-but I am thinking on the same line as you,planning on building a 7mm RSAUM FOR 1000 YDS. br. shooting on a Rem. 700 SA which would be feed single shot and I am wondering what is the disadvantage.already have the action, stock and barrel.

 

[TonyR]

If you want to get the most out of the Shehane for hunting, get a long action repeater. The loaded rounds with a 180 grain bullet will be on the order of 3.220+ inches unless you seat the bullet down into the case. This will limit powder capacity and you will be a long way from RSAUM performance with the same bullet.

 

[bsumoba]

Would it be weird to use a F-Class rifle with a PR&T stock and use this for ELR shooting provided that I use a bipod like the Sinclair F-Class bipod?

The ELR shooting would simply be prone and I wouldn't be lugging it around on a backpack or anything for long periods.

this might be my answer and would save me $$$ since my F-class can serve as a F-Class AND an ELR rifle.

 

[TonyR]

Would it be weird to use a F-Class rifle with a PR&T stock and use this for ELR shooting provided that I use a bipod like the Sinclair F-Class bipod?

The ELR shooting would simply be prone and I wouldn't be lugging it around on a backpack or anything for long periods.

this might be my answer and would save me $$$ since my F-class can serve as a F-Class AND an ELR rifle.

Not at all. One of the top British F-T/R shooters used a PR&T F-Open stock with a bipod. He apparently liked the tracking he got with the long wheelbase. Also, it is not uncommon to see Canadian F-Open shooters with Henry Rempel bipods shooting F-Open and Danny Biggs took second in F-Open at the 2010 F-Class Nationals shooting off a bipod. I've seen some excellent vertical shot at 1000 yards with F-T/R rifles and Harris bipods. For your purposes though, you might want to get on the waiting list for a SEB JoyPod.

 

[mac86951]

I might be inclined to choose the .284 shehane simply due to the brass availability. 7mm SAUM brass can be finicky and hard to come by.

-Mac

 

[Dgd6mm]

I might be inclined to choose the .284 shehane simply due to the brass availability. 7mm SAUM brass can be finicky and hard to come by.

-Mac

This is exactly why If I was thinking about another short magnum it would be a 7WSM.

 

[Switchbarrel]

Would it be weird to use a F-Class rifle with a PR&T stock and use this for ELR shooting provided that I use a bipod like the Sinclair F-Class bipod?

The ELR shooting would simply be prone and I wouldn't be lugging it around on a backpack or anything for long periods.

this might be my answer and would save me $$$ since my F-class can serve as a F-Class AND an ELR rifle.

Unless Alex did a "glue-in" bedding job on the PR&T, another variation to this idea would be to do up another stock for this barreled action. Maybe one of the McMillan "A" series or Manners' stocks to fill the hunting/tactical role. Just switch out the barreled action for whatever
type of shooting you'll be doing. Just a thought.

-Rick

 

[bsumoba]

Would it be weird to use a F-Class rifle with a PR&T stock and use this for ELR shooting provided that I use a bipod like the Sinclair F-Class bipod?

The ELR shooting would simply be prone and I wouldn't be lugging it around on a backpack or anything for long periods.

this might be my answer and would save me $$$ since my F-class can serve as a F-Class AND an ELR rifle.

Unless Alex did a "glue-in" bedding job on the PR&T, another variation to this idea would be to do up another stock for this barreled action. Maybe one of the McMillan "A" series or Manners' stocks to fill the hunting/tactical role. Just switch out the barreled action for whatever
type of shooting you'll be doing. Just a thought.

-Rick

I was actually researching this today Rick! LOL

He did a normal bed job and I believe shipped my barreled action and stock seperated in the same case so its not permanent.

Switchbarrels, no pun intended , appeal to me a lot. Would just need to probably change out the rings to a 1 piece QD mount so I can run two scopes that retain zero for each barrel.

Save me the cost of an action. Just need to pick up a mag bolt.

Hell, if I go this route, why not a 338 Lapua Mag and go all out with an ELR rifle? LOL.