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Thanks for the info. I will likely be contacting you for pricing when the funds allow. I won't be in a hurry because I still have the thumbhole that I will bed and free float until I can get the Manners. REALLY like that Manners thumbhole.

Here is the stock I really want, just not in the budget quite yet after buying the barrel, reamer, go gauge and trigger. Hoping for another bonus in January.

i looked at their site and it's not listed. I'll email just to see but looking like no.I know McMillan does. Awesome thanks Thank you both. I was reading the same on their website. I spoke with McMillan awhile back and they will inlet any of their stocks for any rifle, so they won't be a problem. B & C has the Alaskan that is under 2 lbs and requires minor in letting. They had the Alaskan in stock a few weeks ago, but now appears they are sold out of the Alaskans for the Model 7.....bummer because they are on sale for over $100 off retail right now. Cliff, I still have those primers for you when you are ready. No hurry, they aren't going anywhere, I've set them aside for you.

I checked out the Savage in .338 Lapua the other day and was really surprised at how light it felt. I expected it to feel much heavier. Having shot .15" groups out of my factory Savage Model 10, I can vouch for the quality and accuracy of the Savage Rifles. That is the direction I would go. With that said, I have read a TON of good reviews on the Ruger.

I love that stock! I may just go with my laminate thumbhole to start working up loads and put one of those on order. I am hoping to get the rifle back by the end of February. It all depends on when the reamer arrives.I just became a dealer for manners. Feel free to pm me. I will definitely do that if I go that direction. The Manners can be inletted for a Remington Model 7 with a hinged floor plate, correct?

I love that stock! I may just go with my laminate thumbhole to start working up loads and put one of those on order. I am hoping to get the rifle back by the end of February. It all depends on when the reamer arrives.

Timney Calvin Elite Trigger arrived at my buddy's house yesterday. I am just waiting for the reamer at this point. Kevin is going to ship the thumb hole stock back to me. I will try to lighten it up and see what kind of weight reduction I can achieve. I will decide whether or not I am purchasing a new stock after I see what weight I can achieve with the laminate thumb hole. If I do purchase a new stock, I will probably go with the B&C Alaskan which is in stock at Stockey's and only requires minor inletting.

I tried Cox when I first moved here. Switched to Direct TV a little over a year ago. Both suck equally. Way too expensive for what you get. I will be "cutting the chord" as soon as my contract is up in 10 months.

Cooper STT mud terrains in 37x12.5 r 17 is what I am running. Less money than Nitto, BFG or Toyos. They wear good and do great off road.

Not previously stated and you are correct, PT&G

I am getting a little anxious for the build, so didn't wait til pay day to order the trigger and reamer. Just ordered the Timney Calvin Elite trigger. The reamer and go gauge will take about 6-8'weeks to arrive.

I am in the process of building a 7SAUM on a model 7 action. I plan on shooting 162 ELDX or Berger 168 VLD Hunting. I think it will be a great rifle for just about any game and hoping to keep the weight with scope and sling around 7 lbs. I was considering the 6.5 GAP, but wanted to shoot a little heavier grain bullets than the 6.5 offerings.

Barrel arrived today. Second barrel is for a 6.5x284 build my buddy is doing. I am going to chamber for 7 SAUM. I'll be ordering the reamer and a Timney Calvin Elite Trigger after I get paid on Friday. I still need to pick a muzzle brake. I think I am gonna go with a side ported brake so dirt doesn't fly up on prone shots. Any suggestions on a good side ported brake?

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Have you loaded for the 195 EOL's yet? My buddy has a long action he is wanting to re-barrel. I'm trying to convince him he should go with 28 Nosler with 8 twist to shoot the 195's.

All good advice. My goal is to lighten everything up. The rifle is just one piece of the equation. I was on a diet and exercise program before this years hunts. I dropped 20 lbs before my hunts. I have another 25 lbs of my own weight to lose before next year. I have a goal to lighten every thing up before next season. I bit the bullet and purchased a Proof Research Barrel. I went with a 24" Sendero Light in 7 mm with a 1:9 twist. I am going to go with a 7 SAUM. I plan to shoot either the Berger 168 VLD Hunting or the Hornady 162 ELDX. I will be purchasing the reamer and dies by next week.

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I have a small travel trailer you can use. It is an R-Pod 179. It would only sleep 2 adults comfortably though (unless 2 of them want to share a bed, which is doubtful). Here is a link to the floorplan: http://www.forestriverinc.com/product-details.aspx?LineID=173&Image=5054&ShowParent=1&ModelID=974#Main It is small, but yours if you want to use it. I am heading up to help with the Hunt for Heros after Thaksgiving, but I am not taking the trailer.

Sig Kilo 2000. Period.

Hey Tom. It was good talking to you. I look forward to your email to let me know how I can be of service. I am more than happy to skip my post Thanksgiving Coues hunt in 36B for this cause. Gerrit

Couldn't hurt to also see how those groups hold at distance. Shoot them both at 500+ yards and check the groups.

I will probably be ordering a barrel in the next few weeks. Definitely going with a 7mm. I am leaning towards the 7mm SAUM, but now also considering the 7mm Sherman Shoert Mag. I have 500+ .300 SAUM brass to work with, which can be used for either round. The 7mm Sherman Short Mag requires fire forming, but looks like it has a slightly shorter overall length (better for seating ballets longer on my Model 7 action) and will push bullets a little faster. Any thoughts on the 7mm Sherman Short Mag? Anyone have any experience with it?

Nice work.

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