One Cartridge, not a Box: 7mm Dakota by Dakota Arms, loaded with new Special Lapua Brass case with “7mm DAKOTA” Head-Stamp and Dakota insignia. Normally loaded with a 140 grain JSP (Jacketed Soft Point) projectile, however projectiles my vary due to availability.
History of the 7mm Dakota cartridge:
The 7mm Dakota is one of seven Proprietary Cartridges developed by Don Allen, the founder of Dakota Arms in Sturgis, South Dakota.It was developed by necking down the 404 Jeffery case with the belt removed.If loaded to rated pressures, the cartridge will offer velocity advantages over almost all other 7mm cartridges. 140grain / 160 grain 3,200 FPS / 3,695 FPS
History of Dakota Arms: Dakota Arms in Sturgis, South Dakota was founded in 1987 by Don Allen and his wife Norma,to produce high-grade hunting rifles based on a design worked up by Don Allen and Pete Grisel.
The First Rifle produced was the Dakota Model 76, and immediate success, and was soon joined by other variations, including the Varinter, Model 76 African, Model 76 Custom, Miller Classic, Model 97, Model M-97 Deluxe, and a few more.
Don and Pete developed nine great proprietary cartridges, some based on the 404 Jeffery and 416 Rigby cases.
Don Allen pasted away in 2003 and soon after, Norma Allen, his wife sold the company.
The new owners brought other lines under the Dakota name including Miller Arms , Dan Walter and Nesika Bay Precision.
Until they sold to Remington Company, Inc., owned by subsidiary DA Acquisitions LLC in June 5, 2009. Still doing very well today 2018, some consider Dakota the make of the finest rifles available today.
Fast forward from 2018 to 2021: Dakota Arms is now called Parkwest Arms and is still located in Sturg is, South Dakota Parkwest Arms and is still located in Sturgis, South Dakota.
