Ordered a Zastava 7x57 with double triggers as part of the left handed group buy.
Never seen one in person so am asking the experts a question.

Do you think the magazine box is long enough to handle the .280 AI? Am hoping I can rechamber this rifle to some improved version of the .280.

depends - the 308 length actions have a block in the mag, that is easy to remove, and then it's 3.35 internal length.

you've been around long enough to know I prefer 7x64 over 280 and 280 over 280 AI... but that's not important.

Most likely but if not, it isn't hard to remove the mag block (if installed) or swap the unit for an '06 length unit. As far as I know, only the .22-250, .243 and .308's had mag blocks.

My wife rifle uses a Zastava factory barreled action. It uses the normal 06 length action. My buddy has a MKX 7x57 that we ran my 280PDK reamer in which is more like a Gibbs with no issue.

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Originally posted by Snowwolfe:
Do you think the magazine box is long enough to handle the .280 AI? Am hoping I can rechamber this rifle to some improved version of the .280.

If you plan on useing 160 grain bullets you will always wish you had a longer mag box.