short and long actions.

[brian923]

i am thinking on making a 7 mm saum. i know that i can use the short action, but i have read that i can only use the shorter bullets unless i load the longer bullets farther into the case which takes up precious powder space. can i use a long action for this round so that i can use longer bullets?

can i use any regular action for the stubby case or is there a specific one i need ti look for. as an example, can i use an old mauser 98 large ring action and bolt, or do i need a magnum action to accomidate the .548",i think) case?

also, i have a barrel in 1-8 twist. what bullets,in grn) would work optimal in this barrel?

what is a good action, long or short, that i could use. i am on a budget, and its a father/husband budget. i am not looking for a bench rest rifle, but do want all the advantages and accuracy that i can get. thanks Brian

 

[ballistic64]

You can use the short action if you dont mind a single shot,which is what I do with my 300saum shooting 210VLDs.In the case of a single shot getting the bullet out of the powder space of the case will require a deeper throat of the chamber.If you want a repeater the long action would be the way to go.I would think the 1-8 twist would be good to go with the heavier 7mm bullets.A used Rem,WW or Savage action with a magnum bolt face is what I would look for.The saum case is .534

 

[brian923]

another question. hopefully it makes sence...

i was looking through the midwayusa catalog last night, and i saw that Savage has complete bolt assemblys for sale. i saw that you can buy a short action or long action magnum face bolt. will this bolt work in any of the corisponding,long to long, short to short) actions? or is there a difference between regular actions and magnum actions? thanks, brian

 

[ballistic64]

I believe the mag faced bolt would work in which ever action you bought it for.I dont think there is a difference between the actions.