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7mm-08-vs-7mm-08AI
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<blockquote data-quote="hvy barrel" data-source="post: 104813" data-attributes="member: 4568"><p>[ QUOTE ]</p><p>I have both calibers in 24 inch barrels. The AI is a Douglas premium SS and regular 7-08 is factory matte VLS. While both calibers are great rounds, the Ackley Improved is just plain cool looking with its 40 degree shoulder. I have found over three years of load development that the AI velocities are not significantly greater. But by getting a custom barrel, talented smith to chamber the round, it is more accurate than the regular 7-08. If I had it to do over, I would get a custom barrel in regular caliber. </p><p></p><p>[/ QUOTE ]</p><p>I agree with jhead7416 I don't think that the gain would be worth the fireforimg trouble. Your money would probably be better spent on a new Hart, Shilen, or other brand barrel. Then have it installed by a competent smith.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hvy barrel, post: 104813, member: 4568"] [ QUOTE ] I have both calibers in 24 inch barrels. The AI is a Douglas premium SS and regular 7-08 is factory matte VLS. While both calibers are great rounds, the Ackley Improved is just plain cool looking with its 40 degree shoulder. I have found over three years of load development that the AI velocities are not significantly greater. But by getting a custom barrel, talented smith to chamber the round, it is more accurate than the regular 7-08. If I had it to do over, I would get a custom barrel in regular caliber. [/ QUOTE ] I agree with jhead7416 I don't think that the gain would be worth the fireforimg trouble. Your money would probably be better spent on a new Hart, Shilen, or other brand barrel. Then have it installed by a competent smith. [/QUOTE]
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