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Next Rem700 Build?
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<blockquote data-quote="HighBoard" data-source="post: 1200266" data-attributes="member: 71724"><p>I don't post much & hopefully this is an acceptable place to ask the question.</p><p></p><p>Currently trying to decide the next build. Already have plenty of barrel blanks 22 thru 338, donor actions & stocks.</p><p></p><p>I am not a gunsmith, but I do play one in my home / garage shop.</p><p>Rem 700 I Have built: 260rem (x-caliber), 280 (shillen), 280AI (shillen), 300WM (kreiger), 308win (bartlien), 243 (shillen), 338EDGE (bartlien).</p><p></p><p>I mostly punch paper & steel out to 464yds, occasionally out to 1000yd. Also hunt whitetail / hog in SC (480 yd max).</p><p></p><p>Iv'e been struggling getting a decent group with good velocity for the 280AI. It's been disappointing & frustrating TBH. I really want to like this chambering. Just venting here I suppose... Iv'e tried searching forums to see if anyone else has worked out accuracy issues with the 280AI, but no luck so far.</p><p></p><p>I love the accuracy of my 260rem so much I thought about building another, but ultimately would like something different than whats already in the stable.</p><p></p><p>Thinking maybe: one of the WSM's, 25-06, 7mm-08 filling a small gap here, bob, creedmores...</p><p>Would rather not duplicate (ie: 260 vs 6.5x55swede).</p><p></p><p>Must say, I really enjoyed building the EDGE on a 700 L/A. There were several features that required milling of the action: ejection port, bolt stop, mag well, etc.. Nothing difficult, but certainly more fun than standard action blueprinting.</p><p></p><p>Sorry, got a little long winded here.</p><p>Suggestions?</p><p>(I do reload)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HighBoard, post: 1200266, member: 71724"] I don't post much & hopefully this is an acceptable place to ask the question. Currently trying to decide the next build. Already have plenty of barrel blanks 22 thru 338, donor actions & stocks. I am not a gunsmith, but I do play one in my home / garage shop. Rem 700 I Have built: 260rem (x-caliber), 280 (shillen), 280AI (shillen), 300WM (kreiger), 308win (bartlien), 243 (shillen), 338EDGE (bartlien). I mostly punch paper & steel out to 464yds, occasionally out to 1000yd. Also hunt whitetail / hog in SC (480 yd max). Iv'e been struggling getting a decent group with good velocity for the 280AI. It's been disappointing & frustrating TBH. I really want to like this chambering. Just venting here I suppose... Iv'e tried searching forums to see if anyone else has worked out accuracy issues with the 280AI, but no luck so far. I love the accuracy of my 260rem so much I thought about building another, but ultimately would like something different than whats already in the stable. Thinking maybe: one of the WSM's, 25-06, 7mm-08 filling a small gap here, bob, creedmores... Would rather not duplicate (ie: 260 vs 6.5x55swede). Must say, I really enjoyed building the EDGE on a 700 L/A. There were several features that required milling of the action: ejection port, bolt stop, mag well, etc.. Nothing difficult, but certainly more fun than standard action blueprinting. Sorry, got a little long winded here. Suggestions? (I do reload) [/QUOTE]
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