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.270 WSM to .25 WSM
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<blockquote data-quote="Fiftydriver" data-source="post: 34879" data-attributes="member: 10"><p>RemMan,</p><p></p><p>I would agree the 257 is a little harder on barrels then the smaller 25 caliber rounds but it has no where near the case capacity of the Wby and it isn't even in the same class as my 257 STW reamer. </p><p></p><p>Burning the throat out in 300 rounds is not what I would worry about especially in a big game rifle. I have built several 257 STW's that are nearing 1000 rounds and still are giving sub moa grouping.</p><p></p><p>Sure they started out as sub 1/2 moa rifles but with the 100 gr BT at 4100 fps, one would expect some accuracy lose over 1000 rounds.</p><p></p><p>The WSM will not equal the Wby in same length barrels, it will lag by roughly 100 fps. But with a longer 28" pipe like you listed the two should be about identical.</p><p></p><p>When I rebuild a Savage for extreme accuracy if thats whats is whated by my customer, I will generally get rid og the barrel locking nut and fit the barrel just as one would a Rem M700.</p><p></p><p>This does a couple things for accuracy.</p><p></p><p>First, it gets rid of the bedding headaches concerning this locking nut which can raise a variaty of problems.</p><p></p><p>Second, it allows the use of a much larger diameter barrel shank then the standard Savage barrel uses. This increases strength and stability for a longer heavier barrel.</p><p></p><p>This proceedure also decreases the ease of switching barrels at home but most of my customers really have no desire for that.</p><p></p><p>You also really have to watch the bedding on the rear of a Savage action, they are tricky actions to bed correctly as they do not offer the large bedding areas like the Rem 700 and such.</p><p></p><p>IF your interested, I am getting in a 6.5 WSM reamer as well. I do not have the 257 WSM reamer but would be willing to split the price with you if your interested.</p><p></p><p>Let me know. </p><p></p><p>Good Shooting!!!</p><p></p><p>50</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fiftydriver, post: 34879, member: 10"] RemMan, I would agree the 257 is a little harder on barrels then the smaller 25 caliber rounds but it has no where near the case capacity of the Wby and it isn't even in the same class as my 257 STW reamer. Burning the throat out in 300 rounds is not what I would worry about especially in a big game rifle. I have built several 257 STW's that are nearing 1000 rounds and still are giving sub moa grouping. Sure they started out as sub 1/2 moa rifles but with the 100 gr BT at 4100 fps, one would expect some accuracy lose over 1000 rounds. The WSM will not equal the Wby in same length barrels, it will lag by roughly 100 fps. But with a longer 28" pipe like you listed the two should be about identical. When I rebuild a Savage for extreme accuracy if thats whats is whated by my customer, I will generally get rid og the barrel locking nut and fit the barrel just as one would a Rem M700. This does a couple things for accuracy. First, it gets rid of the bedding headaches concerning this locking nut which can raise a variaty of problems. Second, it allows the use of a much larger diameter barrel shank then the standard Savage barrel uses. This increases strength and stability for a longer heavier barrel. This proceedure also decreases the ease of switching barrels at home but most of my customers really have no desire for that. You also really have to watch the bedding on the rear of a Savage action, they are tricky actions to bed correctly as they do not offer the large bedding areas like the Rem 700 and such. IF your interested, I am getting in a 6.5 WSM reamer as well. I do not have the 257 WSM reamer but would be willing to split the price with you if your interested. Let me know. Good Shooting!!! 50 [/QUOTE]
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