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<blockquote data-quote="SansSouci" data-source="post: 1005587" data-attributes="member: 84520"><p>Hi CoasttoCoast,</p><p></p><p>Yep, the .280 Rem is a long action cartridge. And it is arguably the best cartridge for all North American big game hunting. I wish I owned one. I believe the 6.5 Swede is long action as well.</p><p></p><p>I don't like carrying heavy rifles either. But then again, I'm good with an 8-pound rifle. Most important to me are reliability and accuracy. </p><p></p><p>If I have this right, you're looking for 7MM Rem Mag ballistics in a short-action rifle. There are probably ways to achieve this. </p><p></p><p>Since you're looking at 500 yard shots, my advice is rather than build, go with a Sako. Sako guarantees 5-shot MOA. It might be cheaper in the long run than building one.</p><p></p><p>I had a friend who had a few custom made rifles. He told me that none of his rifles would shoot as accurately as my Sako 7MM Rem Mag. It is a heavy rifle, and i have wished for lighter when walking up & down Rocky mountain ridges, but the accuracy factor helped to justify weight.</p><p></p><p>My Rocky Mountain rifle is a Sako AV chambered in .270 Win. It is heavier than most other 22" barreled bolt actions. In fact, I am going to make it my primary rifle for all North American big game including elk & moose. </p><p></p><p>If you can get 7MM Rem Mag ballistics out of a lightweight short-action, that might be the way to go. On the other side of that coin is the recoil factor when bench shooting. </p><p></p><p>Hunting involves trade-offs. I'll go with a heavier rifle that is accurate and reliable and look elsewhere to shed weight. But this is about your rifle, so you'll have to go the route that's right for you. </p><p></p><p>I sincerely hope that you're able to get your rifle exactly as you want it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SansSouci, post: 1005587, member: 84520"] Hi CoasttoCoast, Yep, the .280 Rem is a long action cartridge. And it is arguably the best cartridge for all North American big game hunting. I wish I owned one. I believe the 6.5 Swede is long action as well. I don't like carrying heavy rifles either. But then again, I'm good with an 8-pound rifle. Most important to me are reliability and accuracy. If I have this right, you're looking for 7MM Rem Mag ballistics in a short-action rifle. There are probably ways to achieve this. Since you're looking at 500 yard shots, my advice is rather than build, go with a Sako. Sako guarantees 5-shot MOA. It might be cheaper in the long run than building one. I had a friend who had a few custom made rifles. He told me that none of his rifles would shoot as accurately as my Sako 7MM Rem Mag. It is a heavy rifle, and i have wished for lighter when walking up & down Rocky mountain ridges, but the accuracy factor helped to justify weight. My Rocky Mountain rifle is a Sako AV chambered in .270 Win. It is heavier than most other 22" barreled bolt actions. In fact, I am going to make it my primary rifle for all North American big game including elk & moose. If you can get 7MM Rem Mag ballistics out of a lightweight short-action, that might be the way to go. On the other side of that coin is the recoil factor when bench shooting. Hunting involves trade-offs. I'll go with a heavier rifle that is accurate and reliable and look elsewhere to shed weight. But this is about your rifle, so you'll have to go the route that's right for you. I sincerely hope that you're able to get your rifle exactly as you want it. [/QUOTE]
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