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<blockquote data-quote="ClickMonkey" data-source="post: 490486" data-attributes="member: 32610"><p>I have not actually started on this build yet. If I were to go with the STW, I would need a magnum length action, correct? I was planning on using a borden rimrock LSR (remington pattern, long action), but haven't really decided yet. Borden doesn't offer a magnum length repeater in their rimrock line. I could always go with another action if necessary, though.</p><p></p><p>The reason I'm hesitant on the STW is the barrel life. While none of the 7mm magnums are really exceptional in this area, I would like to prolong it as much as possible. If the Weatherby can reach 3000 fps with a 180 Grain bullet, I'm content. If it can do this with less powder than most anything else in its class, even better, no disrespect intended. I've also played with the idea of necking down and slightly shortening a .300 Win Mag, while lengthening the bearing surface on the bullet. Still hesitant about purchasing all the equipment necessary to do so however, and even more so on a design that has not been really tested before. What do you think?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ClickMonkey, post: 490486, member: 32610"] I have not actually started on this build yet. If I were to go with the STW, I would need a magnum length action, correct? I was planning on using a borden rimrock LSR (remington pattern, long action), but haven't really decided yet. Borden doesn't offer a magnum length repeater in their rimrock line. I could always go with another action if necessary, though. The reason I'm hesitant on the STW is the barrel life. While none of the 7mm magnums are really exceptional in this area, I would like to prolong it as much as possible. If the Weatherby can reach 3000 fps with a 180 Grain bullet, I'm content. If it can do this with less powder than most anything else in its class, even better, no disrespect intended. I've also played with the idea of necking down and slightly shortening a .300 Win Mag, while lengthening the bearing surface on the bullet. Still hesitant about purchasing all the equipment necessary to do so however, and even more so on a design that has not been really tested before. What do you think? [/QUOTE]
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