But, the Mashburn is cool.. If you are a reloader, most are, then not a problem. I would guess a guy could barrel up a Mashburn at a reasonable cost. Plus, if it is what I want, what is the problem. The 285 was also cool, but it did not perform as well as the Mashburn. Plus Page used a 22" barrel.
That's exactly how I ended up with my first one. I kinda like it since it uses easy to source 300 Win Mag brass and forming isn't a big deal, the new PRC does just about the same, but uses box ammo.
But, the Mashburn is cool.. If you are a reloader, most are, then not a problem. I would guess a guy could barrel up a Mashburn at a reasonable cost. Plus, if it is what I want, what is the problem. The 285 was also cool, but it did not perform as well as the Mashburn. Plus Page used a 22" barrel.
Not a problem? It's still a lot more work to "be cool" while providing nothing that other factory loaded 7mm's already provide (without a belt).
Regardless, my response was to the guy thinking it's a reinvention of the wheel, which it won't be given factory rifles, ammo and brass.
My dear friend Dober, who started the 7mm Mashburn mania here, has had one for many decades. I've shot his. I completely appreciate his sentimentality for it given he had a personal relationship with Bob Hagel. But he's also extremely clear-eyed that it's that relationship that makes the round special to him. Without that he'd likely sooner shoot a big 7 loaded by a factory.
I'd agree with that, and I'd bet Dober and even Bob said the same thing, if you want easy, stick with a plain old 7 Rem Mag, but if you wanted a bit extra set up for your desired bullets the Mashburn is pretty easy. I am a sentimental user of the cartridge for about the same reasons, Hagels writing and guys like Dober and Bob pushing on it a little.
Better look out, I am thinking Dober might be the first one suppressing his Mashburn... Modern stuff!
