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<blockquote data-quote="el matador" data-source="post: 1138038" data-attributes="member: 12193"><p>7mm is a good choice for what you're describing, although I doubt you'll get 2700 fps with a 7mm-08. You might get there pushing it hard with a long barrel. I would look at the .284 Winchester if you're planning to reload. It's still a short action cartridge but has a good bit more case capacity. You could easily hit 2800 fps with the 162s out of a 24" barrel. If you want to go with a long action the .280 AI is an excellent choice, and has better availability of factory brass and ammo.</p><p></p><p>I would get a 1:9 twist in either of those calibers, 24" long. That will stabilize anything up to 180 grains. If you go with a 7mm Mag I'd go 26" 1:8 since it has ample horsepower to shoot the new Berger 195 grain bullets. </p><p></p><p>My choice would be a 24" fluted #5 barrel with a 1:9 twist chambered in .284 or .280 AI.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="el matador, post: 1138038, member: 12193"] 7mm is a good choice for what you're describing, although I doubt you'll get 2700 fps with a 7mm-08. You might get there pushing it hard with a long barrel. I would look at the .284 Winchester if you're planning to reload. It's still a short action cartridge but has a good bit more case capacity. You could easily hit 2800 fps with the 162s out of a 24" barrel. If you want to go with a long action the .280 AI is an excellent choice, and has better availability of factory brass and ammo. I would get a 1:9 twist in either of those calibers, 24" long. That will stabilize anything up to 180 grains. If you go with a 7mm Mag I'd go 26" 1:8 since it has ample horsepower to shoot the new Berger 195 grain bullets. My choice would be a 24" fluted #5 barrel with a 1:9 twist chambered in .284 or .280 AI. [/QUOTE]
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