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7mm08 or 7mm08 AI

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12 September 2003, 03:00

6.5 Bandit

7mm08 or 7mm08 AI

Hey all,

I currently have a Encore in a 7mm08 15" factory bbl that shoots mighty fine .75 @100yds.. But have been thinking about turning it into a AI... But my question is will I really gain anything goin to a AI?? Im currently running 139's right around 2560fps... Thanks

6.5 Bandit

12 September 2003, 04:25

xphunter

Why not just rechamber it to a 284 Win. and save yourself expensive wildcat dies and the fireforming process. You will also get a noticeable increase in velocity. You should be able to bump up that MV to aroud 2700fps.

Ernie

12 September 2003, 04:26

T/C nimrod

I'd keep it and buy another barrel! [Roll Eyes]

12 September 2003, 07:10

Tony D

"I'd keep it and buy another barrel! "

No kidding! A factory barrel that'll do .75" at 100 yards is a keeper. Going to the AI version won't give you that much more. If you really do need more speed and won't get another barrel, the suggestion of rechambering to .284 Win is a good one, but I sure wouldn't do a thing to that barrel!

Tony D ><>

12 September 2003, 09:38

6.5 Bandit

Thanks for the replies.. Think ill take the all the advice and just get another bbl in .284...

6.5 Bandit

12 September 2003, 10:36

Rich Jake

quote:
Originally posted by 6.5 Bandit:
Hey all,

I currently have a Encore in a 7mm08 15" factory bbl that shoots mighty fine .75 @100yds.. But have been thinking about turning it into a AI... But my question is will I really gain anything goin to a AI?? Im currently running 139's right around 2560fps... Thanks

6.5 Bandit

I wouldn't change it to AI unless you were doing just because you wanted to. Barrel sounds to be great as is.

There are all kinds of projects to do if your just looking for something to do. You could always start with an AI from scratch if your looking for a project. The extra $10-20 dollars for dies wouldn't slow me down. [Wink]

Good luck.

Rich Jake

12 September 2003, 11:01

GonHuntin

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but, if it's already a 7-08, then you can't make it a 7-08 AI.....from what I understand, the chamber is too deep on a standard cartridge to cut it to AI....I know in bolt guns, they remove the barrel and face off the chamber end....then run an AI reamer in.....giving a slight "crush fit" with factory ammo.....at least that's the way I understand it??

12 September 2003, 11:30

Rich Jake

Yep your right,on the chamber. you'd have to go to something longer.
Rich Jake

12 September 2003, 12:15

6.5 Bandit

Good point I never even gave that a thought... So that really gives me a reason to tell the wife I need a new bbl.. [Big Grin]

6.5 Bandit

12 September 2003, 14:25

cas

Of course you could just have it rechamerd to 7-08AI and make long necked 7-08AI's out of 30-06 brass.

Why.... I dunno.