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Tikka T3 7RM
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<blockquote data-quote="kiwi3006" data-source="post: 291759" data-attributes="member: 8927"><p>The only real way to see if your 308 can get to 600 yards is to try it. Lots of people have/do use 308's to shoot to 1000 yards. The projectile you use is probably important though, I would say you would want to use a 175 gr or heavier, Hornady a-max or berger would be a good idea.</p><p> </p><p>A longer barrel is not necessarily more accurate than a shorter barrel. </p><p> </p><p>To re-barrel to a 7mm mag the bolt face would need to be opened up to accept the larger cartridge. I had my rem 700 re-barreled from 30/06 to 7mm mag and am very glad I did. You would need to talk to a gunsmith to see if they will open up a T3 bolt face. </p><p> </p><p>If you are on a budget try with the 308 first, downlaod a free ballistic program , put your money into a chronograph and rangefinder if you don't already have one (you will need them if you get a 7mm mag anyway) load up 100 rounds and shoot away. You will be amazed at how easy it actually is.</p><p> </p><p>Stu.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kiwi3006, post: 291759, member: 8927"] The only real way to see if your 308 can get to 600 yards is to try it. Lots of people have/do use 308's to shoot to 1000 yards. The projectile you use is probably important though, I would say you would want to use a 175 gr or heavier, Hornady a-max or berger would be a good idea. A longer barrel is not necessarily more accurate than a shorter barrel. To re-barrel to a 7mm mag the bolt face would need to be opened up to accept the larger cartridge. I had my rem 700 re-barreled from 30/06 to 7mm mag and am very glad I did. You would need to talk to a gunsmith to see if they will open up a T3 bolt face. If you are on a budget try with the 308 first, downlaod a free ballistic program , put your money into a chronograph and rangefinder if you don't already have one (you will need them if you get a 7mm mag anyway) load up 100 rounds and shoot away. You will be amazed at how easy it actually is. Stu. [/QUOTE]
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