Prefit Barrel
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Topic: Prefit Barrel
Posted By: Wing master
Subject: Prefit Barrel
Date Posted: 11 July 2025 at 20:31
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I thought I'd start my own thread instead of derailing D's thread any more than I already have. 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? ------------- I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on. |
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Posted By: d4570
Date Posted: 11 July 2025 at 21:55
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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. Just my thoughts.  ------------- Remember: Four boxes keep us free ,the soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, AND the cartridge box |
Posted By: BEAR
Date Posted: 12 July 2025 at 10:51
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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. just thoughts. ------------- “ The IQ and the life expectancy of the average American recently passed each other in opposite directions.” |
Posted By: Wing master
Date Posted: 12 July 2025 at 21:17
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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. ------------- I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on. |
Posted By: d4570
Date Posted: 05 August 2025 at 08:01
Did you make a decision? ------------- Remember: Four boxes keep us free ,the soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, AND the cartridge box |
Posted By: BEAR
Date Posted: 05 August 2025 at 12:50
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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. ------------- “ The IQ and the life expectancy of the average American recently passed each other in opposite directions.” |
Posted By: Wing master
Date Posted: 06 August 2025 at 21:18
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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. ------------- I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on. |