Originally Posted by Teeder
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In Europe you see makers and ammunition sellers continuing to supply a market that was originally for an intermediate length Mauser action and a barrel with a faster twist


Hmm, I wonder why would they need a faster twist? confused
Remington uses a 9 1/4 twist for all their 7mm's. That should shoot a 175 straight.


Kevin,

The Mauser factory standard for the 7mm cartridges was 220 mm (or 8.66"). I think Remington is using 9.5" now for the 7-08.

jim

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