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7mm-08 to 280 Remington
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Leaving aside issues of the length of the action can a 7mm-08 be rechambered to 280 Remington?
 
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I'd have to check a chamber print, but I think the 7-08 has less body taper, and hence you can't re-chamber a 7-08 to .280. But I could be off base.


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You could probably do a 280 AI


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Set the bbl. back 1/2" or so & rechamber. Unless it's a #1, most actions though won't allow the longer round.


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Posts: 7752 | Location: kalif.,usa | Registered: 08 March 2001Reply With Quote
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You could just rechamber to 7-08AI. That will get you there with bullets up to 140gr, which are ideal for deer in 7mm.
 
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How about a .284 Win....

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How about a .284 Win....

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I have a 284, and it is a very excellent round, equalling a 280 in performance in a short action rifle.




 
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Yes it can be rechambered to 280. Just run a reamer through it.


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