how long will the 7mm wsm last?
#1
Spike
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Join Date: Dec 2009
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how long will the 7mm wsm last?
So a few years ago when picking out my first deer gun, i went with a 7mm wsm. It had good ballistics, but i didnt realize how hard it already was to find ammo for it. Looking back, it was definitely a bad choice haha. Im just wondering, could any of you more experienced hunters give an estimate as to how long it will be before the bullet becomes basically obsolete? Cause that will probably be when it becomes time to buy a new gun haha
#2
No way to tell. Probably 10 years at least. Sounds like you have a great reason to start handloading. I guarantee you brass will be available long after they've discontinued factory ammo.
Mike
Mike
#5
Fork Horn
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Just keep your fired cases (empties) Then buy a set of reloading dies. That way down the road you will have the supplies that will be hard to come by.
Last edited by 700xcr; 12-09-2009 at 08:29 PM. Reason: spelling
#7
The problem isn't the caliber, ammo period is getting harder to find! I reload and wanted to buy factory .270 ammo this year just for the brass and couldn't find any anywhere,good thing I had some already loaded or I would have been SOL, I just ordered 200 rounds of new brass hopefully that will last for awhile, You know they don't have to take our right to own a guns away but what good are they if you can't buy ammo!!!
#8
Typical Buck
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 604
So a few years ago when picking out my first deer gun, i went with a 7mm wsm. It had good ballistics, but i didnt realize how hard it already was to find ammo for it. Looking back, it was definitely a bad choice haha. Im just wondering, could any of you more experienced hunters give an estimate as to how long it will be before the bullet becomes basically obsolete? Cause that will probably be when it becomes time to buy a new gun haha
Depending on your magazine length and throat length the 7WSM can really perform with the right bullet/powder.