Custom Build Caliber Suggestions.
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yes that is probably the most practical this to do....leaning back 280 something now...
WildRose
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Opening up the bolt face is not a big deal on the 700 action. At worst you swap bolt bodies.
WildRose
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Saw a really nice custom 280AI built on a Model 70 action recently over on GB or Armslist... .
Saw it I think ...2K
WildRose
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Sounds about right. Less than what it would cost to put a similar rig together and without the 6mos to 2 year wait.
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/791476637
With the stock and Pre 64 action it's a steal.
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I'm looking at 800 to use my 700 35 Whelen = 280 AI
But then I will need a stock. Usaly you can pick up an used HS precision for 350 or less
I've been hearing great things about Greyboe.
Heavy.......wildcat composites or ag composites, nice stocks, very light, and won't break the the bank.
MudRunner2005
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Have it blueprinted and trued, and have the smith put on a 26" 1:8 twist 6.5mm barrel, chambered for 6.5 Sherman.
Personally, I feel using 140 grain 7mm bullets is a waste of the 7mm's potential. If you want to shoot 140-155 grain bullets, go with a 6.5mm. If you want 160-200 grainers, go with a 7mm.
buck8541
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I went 280AI a few years ago and never looked back, 7mm Rem Mag ballistics, less powder and recoil. I use 160 Gr Accubond's over 55.5 grains of IMR 4350 and get 2970fps out of a 26" barrel. Very accurate and comfortable to shoot.
lancetkenyon
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My two. 280AI loads are a hot 175 Berger over RL23 @ 2975fps, and a 160 TMK ove H1000 @ 2991fps.
Timnterra
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I think any 6.5 pushing 140's at 3,000+ will be a barrel burner. The exception is supposed to be the 6.5saum running only h1000 with a long barrel to keep pressure low. The 6.5-284 is pushing hard to get to 3,000 thus will be hard son barrels and so will the 6.5-06 and 6.5 Sherman. If you are keeping it a standard bolt face the 280ai is about your only choice and not one you will be disappointed with.
