Cartridge choice, F-Open 2017 Worlds compition...question

[Mulligan]

I clipped this off of this website https://www.2017fcwc.ca/results
I think it is the top competitors for the 2017 Worlds F-Open competition.
My question is (assuming this is the correct list), what cartridges/ components did these competors use to complete at this level?

I was thinking i read somewhere that the 7 RSAUM paired with Sierra bullets was used by several shooters in the top ten list? Is this true? I cannot find the original article.
Thanks
CW

 

[KenOath]

I believe Rod Davies was shooting Berger 180 Hybrids from a 7SAUM..

 

[Laurie]

Mostly 284 Win (plus variants), 7mm SAUM and some downloaded 7/300WSMs. The picture is distorted though by the Connaught Range's restrictive muzzle velocity / energy limits. It meant that in practice loads were limited to those produced by 284 Win.

 

[Laurie]

I should think most used Berger Hybrids. Paul Sandie from my side of the Atlantic in the number two slot shoots the 180 Lapua Scenar L in a SAUM. He is unusual here though, almost all other top UK F shooters use Hybrids. Paul also took the European F-Class championships in September last year at Bisley and set a new GB 1,000 yard match record while doing so with this combination.

 

[Willow]

I believe Rod Davies was shooting Berger 180 Hybrids from a 7SAUM..

Correct, H4350 powder, Bartlein barrel although I'm pretty sure Rod packed two 7 SAUMs with him for Canada last year.

 

[Elwood]

I should think most used Berger Hybrids. Paul Sandie from my side of the Atlantic in the number two slot shoots the 180 Lapua Scenar L in a SAUM. He is unusual here though, almost all other top UK F shooters use Hybrids. Paul also took the European F-Class championships in September last year at Bisley and set a new GB 1,000 yard match record while doing so with this combination.

Slight correction Laurie, Paul Hill won the Euros with a Saum and the Scenar L, Paul Sandie I believe used a 300 WSM, but I can't say for sure that's what he used in Connaught.

 

[Laurie]

Slight correction Laurie, Paul Hill won the Euros with a Saum and the Scenar L, Paul Sandie I believe used a 300 WSM, but I can't say for sure that's what he used in Connaught.

Thanks Ian. Getting my two Pauls mixed up here.

 

[Mulligan]

Did I miss something??

If you did, you’re not alone!!!
CW

 

[Jay Christopherson]

From what I know of the top 10, one was using an RSAUM and two others were using 284's (or variant). Sounds like Paul Sandie was RSAUM as well from what Laurie indicates.

 

[Mulligan]

This would indicate the top two shooters were shooting a 7 RSAUM.
Were they both shooting Berger bullets?
CW

 

[Willow]

This would indicate the top two shooters were shooting a 7 RSAUM.
Were they both shooting Berger bullets?
CW

Rod Davies ran Berger Hybrids.

 

[GLC]

Guys
Paul Sandie shot a .300wsm with 230hybrids, he was my GB team mate.