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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?

In no particular order: Waylon Jennings David Alan Coe Cody Jenks Jamey Johnson Whitey Morgan and the 78's Hank 3 Chris Stapleton

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.

Calling now

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.

Today was a good day! The people have spoken. Time to drain the swamp as Trump so eloquently spoke.

Thanks Clint. I look forward to meeting you.

I'll take them both if they haven't already sold. I am in Mesa but can work out a time to meet you. I am driving to Tucson tomorrow or I will probably be hunting coyote down by Gila Bend on Saturday. PM sent.

Just finished eating these. My only regret was not making more. Toasted mine in the oven......au jus soaked up nicely in the toasted rolls. Thanks for sharing.

I have a Boyds laminate, and drilled two holes in the butt stock using a 5/8 inch diameter drill bit, it now weighs about the same as a synthetic stock with full alum bedding block , it made a noticeable difference. Awesome! I appreciate the info as I am planning on doing something similar. I've been really wanting to start the build. I may just have to order the barrel and reamer on a credit card to scratch the build itch now.

Making this tonight. Same recipe with Antelope Roast instead of Bear.

Sorry you had to deal with these disrespectful A-holes on your 36B hunt....hopefully I don't have to deal with them or anyone like them on my post Thanksgiving 36B hunt. I plan on hiking in a couple miles from any road, so that should greatly minimize my chances of dealing with this lazy road hunter type of crap!

On my hunting trip to Wyoming my buddy and I had some a-holes blow a stock for us by thinking they were "good to 1000". We we glassing and saw 4 bucks bed in this little cut. We spent about 1 hour putting a stock on the deer. We made it to just before the top of a small ridge where we intended to set up for a shot that would have been about 200 yards. We took our packs off to get ready to crest the ridge. We were about to work into a shooting position when a shot rang out, followed by 6 more shots. The shots were coming from across a valley on top of a peak. We could tell by the sound of the shot they were shooting right towards us.....we could hear what sounded like the bullet breaking sound barrier before we heard the muzzle blast. It really pissed us off. They had to know we were there. We were wearing orange and clearly in their line of sight. the bucks busted out of there. About 30 minutes later we went over the saddle where the bucks had busted out and saw someone on the other side had just taken one of the bucks. He confirmed the buck was with 3 others. Buck would have scored over 190". It made me sick.

Finished product. It was really tasty. Pictures don't do it justice.

I have made this before, but tonight added bacon to the top of the meatloaf. Here are the ingredients: 2 lbs ground antelope (10% suet) Thick cut deli bacon (partially cook the bacon) Capers Artichoke hearts Bleu cheese Spinach leaves Copped olives Chopped tomatoes 1 egg Lipton onion soup mix In a large mixing bowl, mix the antelope, chopped olives, bleu cheese, capers, Lipton soup mix and egg. Place wax paper on a large cutting board. Spread the antelope mixture on the wax paper into a large rectangle. You want to spread it thin, but not so thin that it falls apart when you roll it. Once you have the meat mixture spread out, line the top with spinach leaves, bleu cheese, pine nuts, capers and tomatoes. Start at one of the long ends of the spread out meat mixture and roll it into a pinwheel around the spinach and other toppings. Continue to roll until all the toppings are inside the outer meat layer. Use your hands to squeeze the meatloaf around the edges and make sure all edges are sealed. Lightly spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray. Place the meatloaf on the cookie sheet. Line the top of the meatloaf with partially cooked bacon. Cook on 375 until the meat is done. It will take about 45 minutes. Eat and enjoy. I will post a picture of the final result. It is in the oven cooking as I type.

Definitely going to be trying this with either elk or antelope roasts. The wife just picked up the rest of the ingredients today.