05 October 2005, 04:33
Dr. Lou280/7x64
Is it possible to chamber and safely shoot 280 ammo in a gun chambered for 7x64? I did a search but couldn't find that specific data.
05 October 2005, 05:11
vapodogthe .280 is about .03 longer and about .02 larger in diameter at the shoulder. It wouldn't fit the 7 X 64 Brenneke chamber I suspect but the converse might be true.....you might be able to shoot the 7 x 64 in a .280 chamber.
This reply does not consider differences in the strength of actions however, nor is it a recommendation to do so...it is NOT.
05 October 2005, 05:13
KurtCNo. It most likely won't even chamber, as the case dimensions are different.
05 October 2005, 06:19
schromfHeadspace issues one way, doubt it would chamber the other. Definately a really bad idea.
06 October 2005, 02:11
sierra2Amen! Don't try to interchange .280 and 7x64!
LLS
06 October 2005, 08:09
Dr. LouThanks for the info. I won't interchange. Lou
06 October 2005, 08:11
Dr. LouKurt, if I remember correctly, you use to have a couple Sakos in 9.3x62. Do you know where I can find an AV Hunter in the same? I missed one a few years ago and have not seen another. I found an L691, but I also was too late. Lou