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Hey there. Has the barrel been sold?

Thanks for the advice, Ian. I'm going to apply for the suppressor permit and do research while waiting for the barrel.

Hmm... sounds tempting. I'm getting ready to order a 26" varmint barrel for my 7mm-08... maybe changing to .250 Savage is a smarter move. Less powder, less recoil, good accuracy. Right now I only shoot paper and 200 yards the furthest backstop I have available. Once in a blue moon I can shoot at...

Understood... I just had to get hip to the lingo. So a moderator reduces recoil? I had no idear.

HI Ian, A moderator? That's a term I haven't heard before. Do you mean a silencer?

Thank you, Yobuck. We're nearly neighbors.

Ian, I'm just getting started with LR stuff. Here's my post about upgrading my 7mm-08. Fine accuracy and reduced recoil are what I'm after: http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f19/seeking-accuracy-recoil-reduction-7mm-08-rifle-71317/#post498193 One of my ranges has a 200 yard backstop; once...

I''l be curious to hear how those 115 and 120's do and which powders work best.

Makes me wonder why the military never considered it. Probably not quite as effective with hardball. With the heavier bullets, I'm thinking it's at least on par with the 6.8 SPC at 300 yards.

Thanks for the greetings, fellas. I'm right between Philly and Allentown, near a burg called Collegeville. I'm shooting a Savage in 7mm-08 and a CZ in .204. Those two seem to cover most of the bases...gun)

Thank you, Brian. Apparently, the cartridge is all that I thought seemed. It's a shame that it's overshadowed by the .243; at practical hunting distances it sounds like the better deer round.

I'm looking for feedback. This seems to be an efficient and useful cartridge. Moderate powder use, decent velocities and trajectory, light recoil, long barrel life, useful (300 yard) range for light big game, can also be used with lighter bullets for varmint shooting. I'm surprised it's not...

That would be a welcome change. I'm sure the brake would have a big impact but I'm not sure I want the increase in noise. From the replies it sounds like I'm on the right track; I'll report on the changes as I go. I'm going to order a barrel from Sharp Shooter Supply and take it from there...

Thanks for the powder suggestions... I'll pick up a pound of each tomorrow along with some 120's.

You're right Chris, it does flex a bit forward of the action lug, but the barrel stays clear. Overall I think Savage did a pretty good job with these stocks (for what they are) with the pillars and overall fit. I've worked quite a bit with epoxy, building small boats. I've also bedded a couple...