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I purchased a KM 325 a few years ago with the intent of using it as a donor rifle to make a 7wsm. I finally have the funds as well as a trip coming up next year that I need to have the rifle for. Problem is now, brass it hard to find and expensive, and I am concerned I'll end up investing in a "dead" cartridge. Any thoughts to a 7mm caliber for the conversion?
Also, where would the campfire send said rifle for an all-in-one barrel/bedding/accurizing. I was thinking of shipping it off to Pac-Nor but I don't believe they will accurize or bed the rifle, as well as get out any of the possible Montana "kinks."
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I still see 7 WSM ammo here and there and there's some brass out there right now if you look around.
300 WSM should also be around for some time and a person can always neck that down.
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300 WSM should also be around for some time and a person can always neck that down.
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Do the build and secure about 200 rds of brass.
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If you can get ahold of 200-300 brass, go for it. Otherwise I'd recommend 300WSM instead.
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Converting to 300 WSM is the simplest and best solution.
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Sell it. Take the money and run.
Then buy a rifle in whatever 7mm lifts your skirt.
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I'd leave it as a .325 and rock on. It will likely shoot very well and kill even better.
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Sold my 7 WSM when I bought my Kimber Montana in 280AI. Much easier to feed, the rifle loves just about everything I load for it. The WSM was more than finicky.
I'd keep the 325 and look for another 7mm.
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I would go small with a 6.5 RSAUM or go big with a 450 Marlin.
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I would go small with a 6.5 RSAUM or go big with a 450 Marlin. I have a Kimber Classic 325 and am debating rebarreling to 6.5 SAUM...
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If you have the donor and want a 7WSM do it, I have three with new barrels and don't regret paying for exactly what I wanted.
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Also, where would the campfire send said rifle for an all-in-one barrel/bedding/accurizing. I was thinking of shipping it off to Pac-Nor but I don't believe they will accurize or bed the rifle, as well as get out any of the possible Montana "kinks."
I would send it to Adam Bentley of Dresden Gun Co. He knows the "kinks" and does excellent work. He did a super job on my Kimber.
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I always wanted one so I think i'd leave in .325 WSM, I bet it would be a killer!........Good luck
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GA Precision 6.5saum 4s.
Or 7wsm, if you want a 7 instead.
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Sell it. Take the money and run.
Then buy a rifle in whatever 7mm lifts your skirt. Excellent advice from the guy who was gushing about the 338 RCM a few months ago
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How does it shoot as a .325?
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There's always the 7 SAUM.
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7 SAUM w Norma brass
Benchmark will make you a great barrel to match contour
Matt Stewart at Stewart Rifles will make it sing
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Sell it to me so I can make it a 7 WSM.
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