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7-08 Build #9350832 11/19/14
Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 563 Michigan D Dooger OP Campfire Regular
OP Dooger Campfire Regular D Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 563 Michigan	Anybody want to post pics/blueprints of their 7-08? I need ideas and I've been through every post I can ever imagine. Post your weight too! Thanks

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Re: 7-08 Build Dooger #9350922 11/19/14
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 568 V vital_kill Campfire Regular
vital_kill Campfire Regular V Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 568	What is your use for the rifle and hunting methods? Have the right tool to handle the right situation.

Re: 7-08 Build vital_kill #9350991 11/20/14
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OP Dooger Campfire Regular D Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 563 Michigan	Well, not really sure at this moment. I live in the Midwest and hunt whitetails mostly, but planning a few mountain hunts in the future. So far I'm thinking a 22" barrel at 7# or a touch over, McMillan stock...SS M700.

Re: 7-08 Build Dooger #9350993 11/20/14
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Taco2fiddy7 Campfire Regular T Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 2,647 BOI	22" #3 Broughton with a Hunter's Edge stock should get you there.

Re: 7-08 Build Taco2fiddy7 #9351001 11/20/14
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 17,229 Northern Louisiana JPro Campfire Ranger
JPro Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 17,229 Northern Louisiana	7lb scoped or bare rifle? Since an SS700 is a component part, I would find a factory 7mm-08 stainless and order an Edge Mountain Rifle Stock. Cut it to 22" and tweak the trigger. If it won't shoot, it was worth a try, and you can trip the barrel for $75 or so. Now with even more aplomb

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Re: 7-08 Build JPro #9351006 11/20/14
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 17,229 Northern Louisiana JPro Campfire Ranger
JPro Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 17,229 Northern Louisiana	Plus, you can shoot/hunt it while the stock is on order. Now with even more aplomb

Re: 7-08 Build JPro #9351047 11/20/14
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OP Dooger Campfire Regular D Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 563 Michigan	That's my plan, JPro! Thinking 7# all up.

Re: 7-08 Build JPro #9351126 11/20/14
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,462 jennings lodge, oregon Oregonmuley Campfire Tracker
Oregonmuley Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,462 jennings lodge, oregon	Originally Posted by JPro 7lb scoped or bare rifle? Since an SS700 is a component part, I would find a factory 7mm-08 stainless and order an Edge Mountain Rifle Stock. Cut it to 22" and tweak the trigger. If it won't shoot, it was worth a try, and you can trip the barrel for $75 or so. Pretty much what I did with this one, except its sitting in a Classic Edge. Started as a stainless SPS, sent to Kampfeld to cut the barrel @ 22.5", flute for bling and side bolt release and Shilen trigger, PTG Alum Oberndorf bottom metal. Shoots most anything well, 7 lbs 4 ozs all up. "Rather hunt Mule deer than anything else" "Team 7MM-08"

Re: 7-08 Build Dooger #9351130 11/20/14
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 17,229 Northern Louisiana JPro Campfire Ranger
JPro Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 17,229 Northern Louisiana	A 22" factory sporter in an Edge, wearing about 14oz of scope/mounts, should come in around 7 1/4lbs or so. Now with even more aplomb

Re: 7-08 Build JPro #9351246 11/20/14
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patbrennan Campfire Regular P Joined: May 2004 Posts: 2,672 BC	I'd personally look hard at the KS barrel specs if going all out though I would go with a 22" barrel. With a factory barrel I'd follow the crowd with a 22" factory sporter, though I would look at the KS stock if buying a McMillan for it. (they will inlet for a short action)

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Re: 7-08 Build patbrennan #9352103 11/20/14
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16bore Campfire Ranger 1 Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 17,927	Dicks SS special in a classic, 24" tube,6x42 went 7lb 10oz Faux Ti 260, BC, same scope, 6#12oz.

Re: 7-08 Build 16bore #9352181 11/20/14
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OP Dooger Campfire Regular D Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 563 Michigan	Nice. Thanks so far.

Re: 7-08 Build Dooger #9352821 11/20/14
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,291 Edge of Hell.... xverminator Campfire Tracker
xverminator Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,291 Edge of Hell....	Rem 700 SA McMillan Mtn Rifle Pattern Standard fill Pac-Nor #2 @22" .250" Recoil lug Talley LW's Leupold VX-III 3.5x10x40 w/M1 turret and Alumina flip ups Tuned factory trigger Factory BDL bottom metal Campfire bolt knob 7lbs 14oz It's a 7mm-08 AI though...grin! X-VERMINATOR Sooner or later our heritage of hunting is going to be a rich mans sport and the words "Outfitter" and "Hunt Industry" will be synonymous with cancer and A.I.D.S. among blue collar hunters like me and my family! (A.L. Williams - 2010)

Re: 7-08 Build Dooger #9352873 11/20/14
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16bore Campfire Ranger 1 Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 17,927	That was a good rig, albeit a bit of a full figured gal. I had the 7-08/243 conundrum and split the difference with the 260. It'll run just a hair inside a 7-08 162 Amax load and 105 Amax / 243 load. Don't think the 1:9 can stabilize the 140's but haven't monkeyed with it. Course after all that, a 270 Montana lopped to 22" should finish out at 6 1/2# and is starting to get tempting.

Re: 7-08 Build 16bore #9353059 11/20/14
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,462 jennings lodge, oregon Oregonmuley Campfire Tracker
Oregonmuley Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,462 jennings lodge, oregon	6 lbs 4ozs. I could get to 6 lbs I suppose with some Talleys and a PTG trigger guard. "Rather hunt Mule deer than anything else" "Team 7MM-08"

Re: 7-08 Build Oregonmuley #9353126 11/20/14
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Les7603006 Campfire Tracker Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 3,184 MN	Factory LSS Mountain 7-08, Hunters Edge, PT&G fluted steel firing pin assembly with aluminum shroud, Holland trigger guard, bolt work by Kampfeld and a Jewell trigger. It now sits under a 2-7x33. Loaded and ready to go with the Montana sling is just over 7#. Want To Buy; Form die for a 7mm Mashburn Super. .284 Hornady AMax 162gr. .224 Hornady AMax 75gr. 22-250 bushing die Bushing die that will work with the 7mm Mashburn Super A couple Glock 42 380ACP mags

Re: 7-08 Build Oregonmuley #9353219 11/20/14
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OP Dooger Campfire Regular D Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 563 Michigan	Originally Posted by Oregonmuley 6 lbs 4ozs. I could get to 6 lbs I suppose with some Talleys and a PTG trigger guard. Can I ask what all you got there?

Re: 7-08 Build Les7603006 #9353229 11/20/14
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OP Dooger Campfire Regular D Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 563 Michigan	Originally Posted by Les7603006 Factory LSS Mountain 7-08, Hunters Edge, PT&G fluted steel firing pin assembly with aluminum shroud, Holland trigger guard, bolt work by Kampfeld and a Jewell trigger. It now sits under a 2-7x33. Loaded and ready to go with the Montana sling is just over 7#. What barrel? Factory? Length?

Re: 7-08 Build Dooger #9353273 11/20/14
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,462 jennings lodge, oregon Oregonmuley Campfire Tracker
Oregonmuley Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,462 jennings lodge, oregon	1st Gen Ti 7MM-08, factory except for the PTG aluminum bolt shroud/firing pin. Here's one more. Classic Edge ADL, Brux #3 1-9", fluted & finished @ 22.5" Jewell, Talleys, Leupold Mark 2 3x9x40, Ti fluted bolt by Kampfeld. Jon Beanland built, 7 lbs 4 ozs. It shoots:) Last edited by Oregonmuley; 11/21/14. "Rather hunt Mule deer than anything else" "Team 7MM-08"

Re: 7-08 Build Dooger #9353344 11/20/14
Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 3,184 MN Les7603006 Campfire Tracker
Les7603006 Campfire Tracker Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 3,184 MN	Originally Posted by Dooger Originally Posted by Les7603006 Factory LSS Mountain 7-08, Hunters Edge, PT&G fluted steel firing pin assembly with aluminum shroud, Holland trigger guard, bolt work by Kampfeld and a Jewell trigger. It now sits under a 2-7x33. Loaded and ready to go with the Montana sling is just over 7#. What barrel? Factory? Length? Never measured the length but I'm guessing 22" mountain rifle contour. .560" at the muzzle. Factory tube. Want To Buy; Form die for a 7mm Mashburn Super. .284 Hornady AMax 162gr. .224 Hornady AMax 75gr. 22-250 bushing die Bushing die that will work with the 7mm Mashburn Super A couple Glock 42 380ACP mags

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