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Sounds like the big 7 is running well with the 160 PT's. Your right about elk not liking them at all either!
Same here for RL25, it has really done excellent in my old 7 as well, with the 150 Swift SII's and 160 AB's. It really shines with the 175 PT's. It'll get you up mighty close to 3K in most rifles.
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I know it sounds unbelievable. My smith even told me it would probably loose 80-100 fps. I'm really not seeing it though.. Not unbelievable...  24" is the way to go for a carry weight 7 RM. Not a bit surprised to see in excess of 3000 fps with the 160 from a 24" barrel,and RL25 is a good choice in a 7 RM with bullets 150 gr and over. For that application it has replaced RL22 for me. BSA you are on the right track!  Thanks Bob. It's weird, but I feel much better about this rifle now...
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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What's the weight on that 30-06 FWT in the new stock without scope?
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6.9 pounds. The hunters compact and edge would make it quite a bit lighter. My 270 fwt is noticeably lighter with it's hunters compact standard fill stock. The 30-06 actually gained a few ounces by going to this swirly over the factory stock.. 
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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50 yrs from now someone going to say "some ass bubbafide this rifle" lol
Then STFU. The rest of your statement is superflous bullshit with no real bearing on this discussion other than to massage your own ego. Suckin' on my titties like you wanted me.
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It will still be working like a champ though...  . Hell, they might even think it came from the custom shop 
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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6.9 pounds. The hunters compact and edge would make it quite a bit lighter. My 270 fwt is noticeably lighter with it's hunters compact standard fill stock. The 30-06 actually gained a few ounces by going to this swirly over the factory stock.. Do you know what the Edge 270 FWT weighs?
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My 270 fwt is a standard fill, but it is lighter than this swirly. I was surprised the swirly is heavier than the factory wood stock. An edge stocked fwt should weigh about 6.4 pounds..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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bsa: Said anther way you could sell all the others and just use the Big 7. Which to me is somewhat easier than dealing with multiple others.
I have a hard time casting aside a rifle with which I'd polished off an animal at 648 yards. Where l come from we call that a "money gun".
The 280 Remington is overbore.
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I would keep 26" barrel and the gun. The 7mm Remington is among the best all around cartridges for all north american game and ammo is available at most Walmarts.
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What's the weight on that 30-06 FWT in the new stock without scope? My 30.06 Fwt (bare) in an Edge weighs exactly 6 lbs. 8 oz.
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bsa: Said anther way you could sell all the others and just use the Big 7. Which to me is somewhat easier than dealing with multiple others.
I have a hard time casting aside a rifle with which I'd polished off an animal at 648 yards. Where l come from we call that a "money gun". Thanks for the comments Bob. I agree with your philosophy, but that can also be said about many other cartridges, including the 270 win, 30-06, 338, 9.3x62mm, 300 mag etc. etc.. I'm definite;y keeping this rifle, as shortening the barrel made a substantial difference for the better. I put a better scope on it and look forward to shooting it this weekend..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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23" gets my vote. Although I wouldn't go to the expense of cutting a 24", I would absolutely cut that 26", can't stand a rifle that long.
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