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    Rechamber 7mm Rem Mag to STW

    The answer to the original question is, yes. Re-chamber with a 7mm STW finishing reamer. The set-up is critical.
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    Rechamber 7mm Rem Mag to STW

    I’ve had two Remington 7mm Rem Mags rechambered to 7mm STW. One was a first generation Sendero stainless, the other is a 700 SPS stainless. Both are scary accurate. It’s all about the competence of the person performing the work. The stock Remington twist has been perfect for my shooting...
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    257 Build?

    Excellent choice.
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    Daughter wants a new (smaller and lighter) rifle....

    This is a great choice. My daughter has taken many deer and two bears with the 260. Good luck with whichever you choose.
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    Weatherby Vanguard S2 Accuracy

    I have one in 240 Weatherby. With RL22 and 90 grain Accubonds it shoots half minute of angle at 400 yards.
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    .338-404 Imperial Magnum

    Sorry, I saw this post so late. I have owned a 338 Imperial Magnum for a number of years. The .404 Jeffery case is fire formed. I actually use 375 Ultra Mag brass to form mine now. Just a small neck trim is needed after sizing. Original .404 Jeffery brass needs the rim turned slightly, from...
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    300 Win Mag out of 300 Wby Mag

    You're exactly right. 300 Win fired in a 300 Weatherby. I found some 270 Winchester cases the other day. They looked odd to me right away. They were clearly fired out of a 30-06. They were not 270s necked up. You could tell because the length was around 2.530" and the edge of the case mouth...
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    How accurate are Weatherby Vanguard rifles?

    What the others have said is exactly right. I have nine of them. Three different 257s. The triggers on some were crappy. The triggers can usually be improved by a competent person. The other options are aftermarket replacement or replacement with a Series 2 trigger assembly. If the rifle has not...
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    7STW v. 7-300WM?

    The last post is correct. The STW will have a little bit more powder capacity but with the scarcity of 7mm STW brass, the 7mm/300 is attractive.
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    Which powder to start with

    7828 SSC or RL-25 in both of mine.
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    HSM Ammo blows primer

    H870 or AA8700 would not be out of line at that weight. That's too much variation though.
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    weatherby stock question

    I have a bunch of Vanguards. Two 257s included. The Boyds' long action is what you need. The magnum is no different. The Prairie Hunter is a lot like a Weatherby stock in profile and feel. I prefer that style to the JRS. The laminates are really nice if a person is so inclined. Enjoy.
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    300 Weatherby magnum mk v

    Same experience here as Broz.
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    300 Weatherby build

    Looks like a perfect plan to me. I built a long range 300 Weatherby several years ago with a 30" Lilja barrel. Trued 700 action with Wyatt's extended magazine box. Used a Fajen laminated stock. It's a fantastic rifle. Good luck and good choice.
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    Differences in Chronograph Readings

    I'm glad to see someone post this subject. I was going to a long time ago but just didn't want to get into it. My results with these two brand name chronographs has been almost identical. I have tried three different Chronys, two Pro Chronos and two Oehler 35 Ps. In every case, the ProChrono...
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