New rifle

[Crunchy]

Give Allterra a look.  I put together a 7PRC with their C2 action and a CarbonSix prefit and am extremely happy.  Terminus actions are also top notch. 

just checked out their website.  very nice looking.  I will see if they can produce one in under 3 months.  Might be the deciding factor is getting my hands on one.

[fowl smacker]

Sounds like you have your mind made up to go custom which is cool.  I got a Fierce Carbon Rage in 7mm PRC.  It shoots 1/2 moa all day long with factory Hornady 175gr eld-x ammo.  I've stretched it out to 1,400 yards so far.  Killed my whitetail at 550 this yr.  Super happy, pretty much the same components of a custom gun (minus an adjustable chassis) and no wait time.  And it kicks like my kids 7mm-08.  My 300wsm Tikka was miserable to shoot.

[Crunchy]

Sounds like you have your mind made up to go custom which is cool.  I got a Fierce Carbon Rage in 7mm PRC.  It shoots 1/2 moa all day long with factory Hornady 175gr eld-x ammo.  I've stretched it out to 1,400 yards so far.  Killed my whitetail at 550 this yr.  Super happy, pretty much the same components of a custom gun (minus an adjustable chassis) and no wait time.  And it kicks like my kids 7mm-08.  My 300wsm Tikka was miserable to shoot.

I have heard good things about them.  I am not really into carbon wrapped barrels, but may try one when I look into putting together an ultra-lite

[highside74]

Since you are able to reload my vote is 6.8 western with a 170gr Berger eol. Bonus is you can cut and size 300wsm brass to get quality brass rather than using the Winchester brass. The 270 with that longer heavier bullet with a fast twist barrel is an awesome combination. I wish it didn't have to fight against the Hornady crowd because the 6.8 western is a winner.

[NW SURVEYOR]

If you're shooting elk at 700 yards you may want a little more punch.
I rebarreled a Sako Finnbear to 33 Nosler with a brake and it shoots like a house on fire.
You can shoot anything from a 200 to a 270 grain bullet.
My choice is the 270 ELDX at about 2850 FPS.
Deadly and accurate, although I use RL 19 and not the H 1000 which you have.
Recoil with the brake is fairly mild and you never have to worry about having enough oomph.

As a side note, I have a Tikka TX# superlight in 7MM Mag and it shoots lights out.
I have killed a few elk with it out to 450 yards using 160 Grain Speer Hot Cores.
It too is an elk killing combo.

If you have a standard length action, I would stick with a standard length cartridge, which the 33 Nosler is.

Good Luck with your project.
Rob.

 

[jamesjett]

I am looking to start a new build.  I have a pretty good stash of H-1000, 168 grain Bergers, and large rifle, and magnum primers.  Currently have a 7mm rem mag but the barrel is about done. I might do something in any of the listed calibers as long as the components I have will be of use.  Bullets seem to be the more difficult thing to get my hands on.  This year's deer I harvested at 535 yards but probably can't see shooting much further than 700.  What say the masses?

I just finished putting together a 7 PRC.  I have never liked the belted case of the 7MM RM but I have shot a RM for over 30 years.  Did I need to? No lol! 

It my first custom rifle but I love 7MM’s.

[Crunchy]

I am looking to start a new build.  I have a pretty good stash of H-1000, 168 grain Bergers, and large rifle, and magnum primers.  Currently have a 7mm rem mag but the barrel is about done. I might do something in any of the listed calibers as long as the components I have will be of use.  Bullets seem to be the more difficult thing to get my hands on.  This year's deer I harvested at 535 yards but probably can't see shooting much further than 700.  What say the masses?

I just finished putting together a 7 PRC.  I have never liked the belted case of the 7MM RM but I have shot a RM for over 30 years.  Did I need to? No lol! 

It my first custom rifle but I love 7MM’s.

What action and stock.  Can't tell from the picture?  Nice looking set up though.

[Crunchy]

If you're shooting elk at 700 yards you may want a little more punch.
I rebarreled a Sako Finnbear to 33 Nosler with a brake and it shoots like a house on fire.
You can shoot anything from a 200 to a 270 grain bullet.
My choice is the 270 ELDX at about 2850 FPS.
Deadly and accurate, although I use RL 19 and not the H 1000 which you have.
Recoil with the brake is fairly mild and you never have to worry about having enough oomph.

As a side note, I have a Tikka TX# superlight in 7MM Mag and it shoots lights out.
I have killed a few elk with it out to 450 yards using 160 Grain Speer Hot Cores.
It too is an elk killing combo.

If you have a standard length action, I would stick with a standard length cartridge, which the 33 Nosler is.

Good Luck with your project.
Rob.

I don't rifle hunt elk, but if I did and wanted to shoot out to 700 I have a 338 on standby.

[jamesjett]

I am looking to start a new build.  I have a pretty good stash of H-1000, 168 grain Bergers, and large rifle, and magnum primers.  Currently have a 7mm rem mag but the barrel is about done. I might do something in any of the listed calibers as long as the components I have will be of use.  Bullets seem to be the more difficult thing to get my hands on.  This year's deer I harvested at 535 yards but probably can't see shooting much further than 700.  What say the masses?

I just finished putting together a 7 PRC.  I have never liked the belted case of the 7MM RM but I have shot a RM for over 30 years.  Did I need to? No lol! 

It my first custom rifle but I love 7MM’s.

What action and stock.  Can't tell from the picture?  Nice looking set up though.

It’s a Lone Peak action. I went with a Pure Precision stock when they were on sale.  I am really happy with the stock.

[The Big Game Hunter]

Nothing wrong with wanting to change calibers here, but I'm in agreement with those who voted for the 7mm PRC. It is a fantastic case design optimized for accuracy. You can use those 168gr Bergers if you want, or you can start using one of the higher BC offerings for 7mm bullets and really wring all the performance posible out of the 7mm bore diameter.
https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/7mm-prc/

[pdawg]

7prc

[jeffitz]

Just bought a Fierce Carbon Rogue 7PRC and got it shooting 175 Berger Elite Hunters @ 2940fps (22in barrel) with H4831SC - nice groups averaging 1/2 inch.
 Pretty sure im gonna like this gun-Except the noise of a brake LOL
 But its light so its a compromise
 

[pickardjw]

Just bought a Fierce Carbon Rogue 7PRC and got it shooting 175 Berger Elite Hunters @ 2940fps (22in barrel) with H4831SC - nice groups averaging 1/2 inch.
 Pretty sure im gonna like this gun-Except the noise of a brake LOL
 But its light so its a compromise

Sounds like you got one that actually has rifling in the barrel!