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<blockquote data-quote="Alibiiv" data-source="post: 1664930" data-attributes="member: 69192"><p>I'm thinking with the idea of factory ammunition in mind the .270WSM sounds like a good cartridge for what you are looking for in a hunting/range rifle. Not sure about how the cartridge will work in a long action, and probably have to open the bolt face?? The original thought about the<em> .280 Ackley Improved</em> would make a great choice for what you are making the build for; and......it's cool<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite11" alt=":rolleyes:" title="Roll Eyes :rolleyes:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":rolleyes:" />. There's a great selection of ammunition to choose from for whatever you want to hunt or shoot. I've made these suggestions based upon the criteria of having off-the-shelf ammunition. If you're looking at 6.5 caliber, the 6.5-06 has a lot going for it also, and....ammunition is available off-the-shelf.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Alibiiv, post: 1664930, member: 69192"] I'm thinking with the idea of factory ammunition in mind the .270WSM sounds like a good cartridge for what you are looking for in a hunting/range rifle. Not sure about how the cartridge will work in a long action, and probably have to open the bolt face?? The original thought about the[I] .280 Ackley Improved[/I] would make a great choice for what you are making the build for; and......it's cool:rolleyes:. There's a great selection of ammunition to choose from for whatever you want to hunt or shoot. I've made these suggestions based upon the criteria of having off-the-shelf ammunition. If you're looking at 6.5 caliber, the 6.5-06 has a lot going for it also, and....ammunition is available off-the-shelf. [/QUOTE]
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