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Is there a rifle action in 7-08 that is longer than the standard so a person can load bullets out farther? The standard as I understand is 2.800". My idea is to convert it to .284 Win but be able to load higher BC bullets.

Have you heard of Tikka?

Nula, Forbes 20B, Barrett FC.

Plenty of customs using Wyatts.

Some action makers have something between SA and LA.

Maybe intermediate length?

My 7-08 is a barrel I put on a 110 (long) action that used to be a 270.

Why couldn’t use knock the spacer out of a M70 and gain some OAL. May need to trim a bolt stop and ejector but it’ll gain you some good space.

There's quite a few cartridges that are a whole lot more comfortable if they aren't stuffed into a short action. 7mm-08 teeters on that depending what bullet is being used.

The 257 Roberts, 284 Winchester, 6mm Remington are just a few that fit about perfect in a intermediate length. Any 98 Mauser action whether military configuration or commercial works dandy for those cartridges. The Roberts is like it's at its natural home in a 98 action, as would be the 284 Winchester.

Just get a Tikka and be done with it. For my 7-08, I just had to get the M+ magazine Tilkka uses for the Creedmoor to seat further out. I didn’t have to mess with the bolt stop at all like on my .300 WSM.

Thanks all. Know of all the brands mentioned and thought of getting a Winchester and converting it. Hoping for something shorter than a standard action but longer than the short action set up for .308 type cartridges. Montana Rifle Company had one that would handle 3" I believe. My current .284 is a Mod 88 Winchester and requires loads that accommodate bullets that are good at 2.800" as you know. It was mentioned how the .257 Roberts does better in a longer action too. That is the one criticism I have with my Kimber in that caliber. It will only accommodate 2.800".

What OAL can the Tikka handle?

I wrote Barrett when they were still making the FC asking for a .284 Win in it. Turns out I wasn't the only one, but we know how that turned out.

Zermatt makes what they call a "medium" action. It accept AICS pattern magazines and medium length BDL kits for a max COAL of 3.250. Can do a pre-fit shouldered barrel or Remage style too.

And Defiance makes the XM.

The Tikka M+ mag can handle ~2.980".

In this Day,the 284 Win is an EASY pass(I've had quite a few). Hint.

I'll take a Montucky 84L over a S/A Winny 70,wearing a spacer knock,because I shoot multiples of each. VASTLY superior stock to boot,lighter,better handling and more COAL. Hint.

In 84L a 8" Seven Mouser is the easy button and I shoot that too. Hint.

A 700 L/A in 280 connects all dots and I love 190 Beer Cans there,in multiple Custom 8's. Hint.

Forget ALL things 284 Win. Hint.

A Teeker wouldn't ever be a serious thought by me,because I suffer them too. Hint.

Just sayin'...............

That's the thing too - if I'm going to be building a rifle for a "long 7-08 to shoot heavy/slippery bullets" - may as well just go 280 in a good sized mag box and be done.

If I didn't have a lot of .284 brass I might agree with you.

Tikka

Everyone's idea of "a lot" is different and what I plainly cited,isn't subjective. Hint.

I shoot multiple 6-284's,25-284's and 284's,though those ships have simply sailed and will never return to port. Hint.

Just sayin'............

Sell the .284 brass.

No. Have another .284

To remind people of the original question. Is there a rifle action in 7-08 that is longer than the standard so a person can load bullets out farther? The standard as I understand is 2.800". My idea is to convert it to .284 Win but be able to load higher BC bullets.