Anybody see the Remington Model 7 Alaskan Wildersness Rifle?

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On page 97 of the August 2001 issue of American Rifleman is a picture of the Remington Model 7 Alaskan Wilderness Rifle in 300 SAUM (short action ultra mag). What do you guys think of this? I really like the concept. I own a .308 ss model 7 that is a real tack driver until the barrel gets hot...about 5 shots.

The Model 7 Alaskan Wilderness Rifle is also stainless steel but with a black teflon finish, a great feature. It also has backup iron sights which I prefer just in case. A 22" barrel is standard to take advantage of the .300 saum. The real feature is the power, .300 win mag power in a short action.

The only problem I see might be recoil as even my .308 mod 7 kicks rather hard. But unless a brake is installed, you just have to live with it if you want power in a light weight rifle.

I want one. It said they should be out in the fall, but will only be available from the Remington "custom shop". The price will probably be $1100+, but I'm not sure.

I wish sigarms would come out with one of their R93 blazer rifles in this caliber. If they put a durable finish on it, iron sights, muzzel brake and a synthetic stock I think it would be a real winner. :)

Post edited to correct the magazine issue---it is in the August issue of American Rifleman, not the July issue.
 
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Great minds think alike...

After a bear mauling a few years ago I ordered a Model 7 from the custom shop because I think a short action is THE solution to the problem - you want something you can both hunt with AND use in tight quarters on angry wildlife.
Mine is in .350 Rem. Mag but I can see why they'd ignore that almost dead caliber in favor of this new short .30 caliber.
I don't know what bullets weights the Ultra-mag comes in but if they are offering a 200 or 220 grain slug I think it could be a winner.
 
Now all they need to do...

Is neck that .30 up to .338 and/or .358! Now THAT would be something to write home about! (And it would probably kick the fillings right out of your teeth...)
 
My "main gun" is a M7 .308, 18.5" bbl Always though that the .300 Jamison would be just the ticket. The .300 J however was based off the (IIRC) .404 Jefferies case & Rem's bolt wouldn't do it. :(

$grand+ is a bit steep for my tastes jowever. Think I'll stick with what I got & works for what I do.

Good concept, etc. & everything though. What's the velocities for 165s & 180s?

'Nother thought. Rem ought to "open up" the M7's mag length. I've yet to see one that could accomodate lengthier rounds that the throats can. No real biggie, but it'd allow us roll yer own guys to take a bit more advantage ....
 
Keith-- I will have to check out your bear mauling page. Thanks for the link :) I don't know if they have loads out in 220 gr. for 300 saum. I bet that they will in the future.

Labgrade- the posted velocity in American Rifleman, August 2001 Issue, page 96, for the 180 gr load from the 22" M7,at 15', was 3038 fps. Energy-3689 ft/lbs Recoil was listed as-25.2 ft./lbs
 
That does sound like a cool tool!! I saw an offering for 250 gr round nose .30 cal bullets some where. If I can find them I'll let you know where. A man could load up some evil bear stoppers in the Short Mag with those. I'll tell you though I've got a coustomized 20 inch, 7 1/2 pound .375 H&H that's pretty hard to leave at home when cruising in bear country. I know it's a long action but it's pretty darn useable. Hey as far recoil goes on these short light mags. Try Brownells and find your self a 1/4 inch compresed foam check pad to go along with your 1 inch decelarator butt pad. It makes a world of difference, my .375 is almost enloyable to shoot off the bench since I added that little jewl.
 
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