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I thought Derek was working with Tikka to get a medium mag box?
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Fixed it. Just a subtle hint...
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If you don't mind the fireforming, I have found that AI and 30* shoulders have improved my accuracy, brass life and velocity in EVERY barrel I have done it in. I don't have a 708AI reamer but would consider a version with a 30 degree shoulder.
It works wonders in the 260 Remington. All the really good accuracy rounds have 30* shoulders. Must be something magic about it.
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Ok I have not done the 7-08 AI nor am I likely to do so. The 284 Win. will give you a definite step up. The 30 degree shoulder 7-08 is a good option but the benefits are mostly apparent for a target rifle. Me I would go stock 7-08 and then maybe get a 280 AI. My only gripe with the 280AI is it makes fully a third of my rifles redundant.
I agree with the less trimming argument but for the price of a new barrel and install you could buy a Gracy trimmer and do about 500 cases an hour.
Just stirring the pot as most hunting seasons are closed here and already too hot to skin a hog unless it is a little one.
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7mm Mag?
Why blow the guts out of an '08, when the gun is available in a chambering that will easy surpass it?
Both use the same action so weight and length is the same.
Altering the bolt stop has been mentioned, so bolt throw will be the same.
You are installing a brake, 7 mags with a brake don't recoil much.
Or, pay a gunsmith to start hacking on what is a new, probably good barrel. This doesn't always end happy.
And, pay three times as much for your reloading dies.
It doesn't pencil out.
Now if you just really want a 7-08 AI,
Go for it!
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Darrik also has the medium+ available at Whittakers. Just ordered one Thursday.
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