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    Posted: 11 July 2025 at 20:31
I thought I'd start my own thread instead of derailing D's thread any more than I already have. 

You guys have got me thinking about screwing a barrel onto an action and seeing how accurate I can make it. The problem I'm having is what caliber do I want to go with. 

I don't really want to go with something I already have or something that's real close to something I have. 

I don't have anything in 7mm and have kinda thought about a 7mm-08. A 7X57 would also interest me but I assume brass is harder to find. 

I gave my twin daughters matching .257 Roberts and that's one I really like. I also got talked out of a .250 Savage that I also liked. 

I know I'm overlooking a whole bunch of other cartridges but these have come to mind. 

What are your thoughts on these and do you have any other suggestions?
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Long or Short action Magnum maybe?
7mm/08 and 7x57 are very close to each other.
Both are very good choice.
Ever thought of a 8x57? Only problem there is brass and limited bullet selection. Any of the 7mm are very accurate. 280 AI is one and a 7 creedmoor would be the direction I think I'd go.
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I'd suggest 260 Remington.  Fit medium or long action.  Brass is just a standard 308 run thru your 260 FL die.  Identical ballistics to the swed, and if you like the shorter 308 action, makes a light walk around rriffle.   
shoots light bullets and up to a 140 grain for elk.

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Great suggestions. Any of those would fit exactly what I want to do. 

That also makes the point of why I'm having a hard time deciding. 
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Did you make a decision?Question
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Actually, ammo, brass, bullets selection isn't a problem for most cartridges today 8mm, 7mm, 257, 260 all available on line.
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No, I haven't decided yet. 

I have too many projects going on at once. I got sidetracked lightening up my .308. I replaced the scope with the Leupold 2-7 you guys recomended and am hoping I can come up with a lightweight bipod. 

Then maybe I'll get back to a rebarrel plan. 
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