I would go with a 9 also..now, what about neck diameter and freebore..very important IMO..do you even know what reamer your smith has or do you consider them all equal as long as they will shoot the 7mm08..Oh, pay the money and get a McMillan..maybe even a regular fill Mt Rifle with nice camo color and a number 2 contour barrel with a short shank length..


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