Hey everyone. Quick question. I have a Remington long action kicking around that use to be chambered in .270. So, I would like to build a rifle with some balls. I have a Savage 10fp chambered in 6x but it doesn't hit with much force. What is the largest caliber a long action with a .30 bolt head chamber? I'm assuming a 7mm, 300 and calibers around there are all magnum bolt heads?
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I think the biggest you could go would be to do a 338 Edge (based off the 300RUM cartridge necked up to 338)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.338_Edge
I think the biggest you could go would be to do a 338 Edge (based off the 300RUM cartridge necked up to 338)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.338_Edge
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Doesn't a 300 case require a magnum bolt head? A 338 edge is still a magnum no? A 338-06 is a good idea though.
I really won't to build a 6.5CM which is ballistically similar to a 300, so why wouldn't I do that?
Doesn't a 300 case require a magnum bolt head? A 338 edge is still a magnum no? A 338-06 is a good idea though.
I really won't to build a 6.5CM which is ballistically similar to a 300, so why wouldn't I do that?
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How about 6.5x284. Or perhaps the 6.5x55 swede. Both r great long action 6.5 caliber rounds.
How about 6.5x284. Or perhaps the 6.5x55 swede. Both r great long action 6.5 caliber rounds.
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I would say 284 hands down. The 7mm bullets hit hard and fly straight. if you wanted a little less recoil then go to 6.5x284.
I would say 284 hands down. The 7mm bullets hit hard and fly straight. if you wanted a little less recoil then go to 6.5x284.
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I second the 280ackley option. not too much of a barrel burner but holds it own with the 7wsm.
If you truly just want to build a FLAT shooter why not a 6.5-06. Granted its a barrel burner but nobody is hoarding 270win brass, like other gucci calibers, and its a simple sizing operation. Not to mention if you run an AICS 338CIP mag it will hold 7 or 8 rounds and give you a boatload of seating depth room and still feed.
I am having trouble deciding 6.5-06ackley or 280ackley.
Ern
I second the 280ackley option. not too much of a barrel burner but holds it own with the 7wsm.
If you truly just want to build a FLAT shooter why not a 6.5-06. Granted its a barrel burner but nobody is hoarding 270win brass, like other gucci calibers, and its a simple sizing operation. Not to mention if you run an AICS 338CIP mag it will hold 7 or 8 rounds and give you a boatload of seating depth room and still feed.
I am having trouble deciding 6.5-06ackley or 280ackley.
Ern
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Hawk45</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think the biggest you could go would be to do a 338 Edge (based off the 300RUM cartridge necked up to 338)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.338_Edge</div></div>
Doph! My bad brother. I for some reason thought you had a 7mmRM instead of the .270. Yes, the Edge won't work w/o a new bolt.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Hawk45</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think the biggest you could go would be to do a 338 Edge (based off the 300RUM cartridge necked up to 338)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.338_Edge</div></div>
Doph! My bad brother. I for some reason thought you had a 7mmRM instead of the .270. Yes, the Edge won't work w/o a new bolt.
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I'm also looking for excellent barrel life. I'm not willing to sacrifice barrel life for a little flatter shooting cartridge. Does a 7mm or 284 have good barrel life?
I'm also looking for excellent barrel life. I'm not willing to sacrifice barrel life for a little flatter shooting cartridge. Does a 7mm or 284 have good barrel life?
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SavageMOA</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm also looking for excellent barrel life. I'm not willing to sacrifice barrel life for a little flatter shooting cartridge. Does a 7mm or 284 have good barrel life? </div></div>
Better than a 6.5mm not as good as a 30cal, as you would expect. Pay to Play, but the 7mm is the best ballistic compromise going in a .473" boltface long action.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SavageMOA</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm also looking for excellent barrel life. I'm not willing to sacrifice barrel life for a little flatter shooting cartridge. Does a 7mm or 284 have good barrel life? </div></div>
Better than a 6.5mm not as good as a 30cal, as you would expect. Pay to Play, but the 7mm is the best ballistic compromise going in a .473" boltface long action.
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If you hand load, .284 win would be an excellent choice for your action without changing/modifying your bolt.
If you hand load, .284 win would be an excellent choice for your action without changing/modifying your bolt.
