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Other cases w/ .473 (?), 30-06, case head diameter
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<blockquote data-quote="mindcrime" data-source="post: 107531" data-attributes="member: 656"><p>[ QUOTE ]</p><p>After talking to a few gunsmiths, it's time to rebarrel (2000+ rounds) my M700 in 30-06. I'll probably stay with the 30-06 but might be tempted to stray to another cartridge. I can't find my latest edition of Cartridges of the World, other wise I'd look up the possibilities myself. I figure I will need to stay with the same case head diameter and since it's on a long action that won't hurt either. I have a few guidelines.</p><p></p><p>1) This rifle was custom built to be an ultra light wt @ 6 lb 8 oz w/ Leupold M8 4x. I'd like to keep it light. Say 7 lb or less if possible. I could be swayed heavier if the cartridge fit my fancy.</p><p></p><p>2) Would prefer a .30 cal but the 6.5 looks very interesting and the minimum caliber I'd consider.</p><p></p><p><strong>3) Don't really want a barrel burner (2900 fps or less preferred).</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>4) Will be used for big game upto Elk in size.</strong></p><p></p><p>I'll probably go with a 24" Lilja contour #2, maybe #3.</p><p></p><p>Big Al </p><p></p><p>[/ QUOTE ]</p><p></p><p><strong><font color="red"><u>Go with a .35 Whelen!!!</u></font></strong> It fits all your criteria, and with a 225 gr. Barnes TSX launched around 2650fps, it'll knock an elk down even at 300 yards, while providing better BEAR protection. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif </p><p></p><p>Just ask my Dad who used my .35 Whelen to slam a big cow elk off her feet (she fell right over!) at 265 yards with the old styled 225 gr. X bullet. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif </p><p></p><p>For varmints, use a 200 gr. Nosler Ballistic Tip, or pistol bullets (.357 Magnum JHPs)! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif </p><p></p><p><strong>Get a 1-12" twist (NOT a 1-16"!!!), .358 cal, #3 contour barrel. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Best of all, it isn't a caliber that "everyone else has!!!"</strong> /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif</p><p></p><p> <font color="blue"><strong>BTW, for POSITIVE extraction, have your Gunsmith to add either a Sako extractor, or a M-16/AR-15 extractor to the Rem M700 bolt.</strong> </font></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mindcrime, post: 107531, member: 656"] [ QUOTE ] After talking to a few gunsmiths, it's time to rebarrel (2000+ rounds) my M700 in 30-06. I'll probably stay with the 30-06 but might be tempted to stray to another cartridge. I can't find my latest edition of Cartridges of the World, other wise I'd look up the possibilities myself. I figure I will need to stay with the same case head diameter and since it's on a long action that won't hurt either. I have a few guidelines. 1) This rifle was custom built to be an ultra light wt @ 6 lb 8 oz w/ Leupold M8 4x. I'd like to keep it light. Say 7 lb or less if possible. I could be swayed heavier if the cartridge fit my fancy. 2) Would prefer a .30 cal but the 6.5 looks very interesting and the minimum caliber I'd consider. [b]3) Don't really want a barrel burner (2900 fps or less preferred). 4) Will be used for big game upto Elk in size.[/b] I'll probably go with a 24" Lilja contour #2, maybe #3. Big Al [/ QUOTE ] [b]<font color="red"><u>Go with a .35 Whelen!!!</u></font>[/b] It fits all your criteria, and with a 225 gr. Barnes TSX launched around 2650fps, it'll knock an elk down even at 300 yards, while providing better BEAR protection. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] Just ask my Dad who used my .35 Whelen to slam a big cow elk off her feet (she fell right over!) at 265 yards with the old styled 225 gr. X bullet. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img] For varmints, use a 200 gr. Nosler Ballistic Tip, or pistol bullets (.357 Magnum JHPs)! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] [b]Get a 1-12" twist (NOT a 1-16"!!!), .358 cal, #3 contour barrel. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img] Best of all, it isn't a caliber that "everyone else has!!!"[/b] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] <font color="blue">[b]BTW, for POSITIVE extraction, have your Gunsmith to add either a Sako extractor, or a M-16/AR-15 extractor to the Rem M700 bolt.[/b] </font> [/QUOTE]
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