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7mm Mag re chamber

Discussion in 'Gunsmithing' started by Dave in Idaho, Sep 30, 2010.

  1. Sep 30, 2010 #1
    Dave in Idaho

    Dave in Idaho Well-Known Member

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    Can a 7mm Mag be rechambered to 280 Ackley Improved?
    If so how much barrel would be sacrificed in doing so.
    Thank you for any help.
    Dave
     
  2. Sep 30, 2010 #2
    J E Custom

    J E Custom Well-Known Member

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    I would say that it is not practical because of the bolt face and the removal
    of the entire chamber before rechambering.

    If you want a 280 I would look for a don-er and build of it. (A 25-06, 270, 280,3006) would
    be the best choice to build off of.

    Or unscrew the barrel and replace it and the bolt with a .470 bolt face. and then get a watts
    box with center feed because the rails will be to open for the 280.

    J E CUSTOM
     
  3. Oct 1, 2010 #3
    Dave in Idaho

    Dave in Idaho Well-Known Member

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    Thanx for the info. Kinda what I thought.
    I have the action (former .280 Rem) just looking for a barrel to turn it into a budget rifle.
    Dave