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7mm-08 to 280 Remington

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17 October 2008, 02:51
enfieldspares
7mm-08 to 280 Remington
Leaving aside issues of the length of the action can a 7mm-08 be rechambered to 280 Remington?
17 October 2008, 03:13
Paul H
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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17 October 2008, 03:27
MileHighShooter
You could probably do a 280 AI


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17 October 2008, 03:57
fredj338
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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17 October 2008, 08:08
SST
You could just rechamber to 7-08AI. That will get you there with bullets up to 140gr, which are ideal for deer in 7mm.
17 October 2008, 12:31
mho
How about a .284 Win....

- mike


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17 October 2008, 16:15
DMB
quote:
Originally posted by mho:
How about a .284 Win....

- mike


+1

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




17 October 2008, 18:03
30378
Yes it can be rechambered to 280. Just run a reamer through it.


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