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C ROY -

Like you I have a local range that goes to 600 and as a result that is both the limit of my practice and the farthest I would be willing to take a shot under perfect conditions.

My longest shot on big game (cow elk) has been 487 yards and my 22" .338WM, with a 225g AB @ 2742fps, did a fine job. I can tell you that 487 yards in the field seems like a lot farther than 500 at the range.

As to choice at 600 yards, your .338WM will do fine. I shoot mine (and most of my other rifles) at that distance every time I take it to the range, using either steel plates or clay pigeons as the targets, depending on wind conditions.

I would prefer the 7 SAUM over a .270 and would prefer my .300WM/180g over my 7mm RM/140-160g for 600 yards. There is no doubt in my mind that the .338WM/225g would work just fine at that range. A laser range finder and a scope with a drop-compensating reticle really make it easier.

In your shoes I would forgo any custom work, sell the 7 SAUM to pay the bills and focus on your .338WM for the long range stuff. Best of luck to you whatever you choose.

I didn't know that reiterating a "Stick truism" makes me a "Stick chasing heel-hound."

Taking him at face-value here on the 'fire, I admire Stick's talent and experience; that's aside from his obvious issues.

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