Yakcountry
Well-Known Member
Thought I'd throw this out there and get some opinions. I've got a Tikka 7mm-08 (specs below) and I'm trying to determine if I can save some money and recaliber it or if it makes more sense to just buy a new Tikka in a different caliber. I've got a tight budget, so that'll be the ultimate determining factor and I obviously know how much a new rifle would cost me, but never done any kind of conversions on my firearms.
I'm finding that I'm running out of velocity with my 7-08 at longer ranges for elk sized critters and would like to improve the velocity, but stay in the 7mm or greater caliber. I'm considering 280AI, 7SAUM, 7PRC if I convert my existing Tikka. I handload so factory ammo isn't a consideration and I'm pretty handy and sure I could do a lot of the work myself.
So here are my questions:
I'm finding that I'm running out of velocity with my 7-08 at longer ranges for elk sized critters and would like to improve the velocity, but stay in the 7mm or greater caliber. I'm considering 280AI, 7SAUM, 7PRC if I convert my existing Tikka. I handload so factory ammo isn't a consideration and I'm pretty handy and sure I could do a lot of the work myself.
So here are my questions:
- What are the MINIMUM components I'd need to recaliber my Tikka 7-08?
- I assume barrel and bolt face at a minimum?
- Do I need to replace the stock with a new barrel or can I reuse the Tikka factory stock?
- What components (barrel, etc.) would you recommend for low cost in mind?
- What am I missing?
Capacity | 3+1 |
Barrel Length | 20in |
Lop | 12.5in |
Finish | Blued |
Stock | Recoil Pad |
Sights | Drilled & Tapped For Scope Base |
Weight | 5.9lbs |
Action | Bolt Action |
Cartridge | 7mm-08 Remington |
Color | Black |
Hand | Right |
Overall Length | 39.4in |
Stock Material | Synthetic |
Twist | 1:9.5in |
Type | Centerfire |
Compact | Yes |