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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.
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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?
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Some action makers have something between SA and LA.
Maybe intermediate length?
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My 7-08 is a barrel I put on a 110 (long) action that used to be a 270.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. The Tikka M+ mag can handle ~2.980".
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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'...............
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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.
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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'............... If I didn't have a lot of .284 brass I might agree with you.
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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'............
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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'............... If I didn't have a lot of .284 brass I might agree with you. Sell the .284 brass.
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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.
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