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6.5PRC vs. 7mm RM vs 280 ai out of shorter barrel
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<blockquote data-quote="azsugarbear" data-source="post: 1980233" data-attributes="member: 4809"><p>All Tikka T3 actions are long actions. The shorter calibers are handled by using the different bolt stops available. There are three choices: long, medium and short. The magazines are also all the same length. Tikka incorporates a fixed spacer inside the back end of the magazine to accommodate the medium and shorter cartridges.</p><p></p><p>Since the 6.5 PRC was designed to shoot longer bullets, most shooters build theirs on a medium length action.</p><p></p><p>The 6.5 PRC is a beltless case and require a magnum bolt face. The 7mm RM is a belted case that requires a mag bolt face (which you have) along with a long action stroke. The 280 AI requires a standard bolt face and a long action stroke. Both the 280 AI and the 7mmRM would require long magazines to match the bolt stroke. Probably easier just to stick with the magnums: 6.5 PRC if your current action is medium or short stroke. 7mm RM if your current action stroke is long.</p><p></p><p>There are other manufacturers that make pre-fit barrels (both fixed shoulder and barrel nut varieties) for the Tikka actions. PM me if you want more info.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="azsugarbear, post: 1980233, member: 4809"] All Tikka T3 actions are long actions. The shorter calibers are handled by using the different bolt stops available. There are three choices: long, medium and short. The magazines are also all the same length. Tikka incorporates a fixed spacer inside the back end of the magazine to accommodate the medium and shorter cartridges. Since the 6.5 PRC was designed to shoot longer bullets, most shooters build theirs on a medium length action. The 6.5 PRC is a beltless case and require a magnum bolt face. The 7mm RM is a belted case that requires a mag bolt face (which you have) along with a long action stroke. The 280 AI requires a standard bolt face and a long action stroke. Both the 280 AI and the 7mmRM would require long magazines to match the bolt stroke. Probably easier just to stick with the magnums: 6.5 PRC if your current action is medium or short stroke. 7mm RM if your current action stroke is long. There are other manufacturers that make pre-fit barrels (both fixed shoulder and barrel nut varieties) for the Tikka actions. PM me if you want more info. [/QUOTE]
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