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rechamber a 270WSM to 7mm WSM
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<blockquote data-quote="MachV" data-source="post: 660957" data-attributes="member: 93"><p>Duck........Nuthin personal I just like throwing dead sqirrels<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p><p> </p><p><strong><em>I want my next rifle caliber to be 7mm WSM and I like the Vanguard S2, but they don't make it in 7 WSM. I've considered 270WSM, but want the better ballistics of the 7 WSM for LR. (Am I splitting hairs, considering I'm not in any formal competitions?)</em></strong></p><p><strong><em></em></strong>Yep your splitting hairs=The accuracy of the individual barrel will make a bigger difference than the BC of the 270 vrs 7 @ 600 yards and your wind reading ability will make a bigger difference @ 1000</p><p><strong><em>The V S2 does come in 270 WSM, but I'm wondering what would have to be done, and if it is plausable to rechamber it to a 7WSM. Obviously a new barrel at around $350 + mounting for starters.</em></strong></p><p>I bet your going to double the cost of the gun just to have a 7 vrs 270. Shoot the 270 out and REBARREL then??<strong><em> </em></strong></p><p><strong><em></em></strong></p><p><strong><em>I've also read the articles on building a low cost LR rifle but it seems like I would have to buy more parts and integrate them; action, trigger assembly, bottom metal, barrel, stock, and what else? This sounds more expensive than a $485 + 350 + service to rechamber and rebarrel.</em></strong></p><p>Stop reading and srart shooting, not to be mean but your gonna find out relitivly quick that sporter weight V2 is tricky to shoot longrange with........</p><p> </p><p>I've got a 7WSM varmint contoured barrel comeing for an old Savage action that already has a tunable trigger and suitable stock. I paid $350 for the gun years ago and shot out the 6.5-284 barrel than came with it, the barrel is a $174 prechambered/prethreaded Shaw that I'm betting/hopeing is MOA out to 1000??</p><p> </p><p>Short barrel life for a compition gun? 99% of shooters will not truely shoot out a barrel<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:" /> <strong><em></em></strong></p><p><strong><em></em></strong></p><p><strong><em></em></strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MachV, post: 660957, member: 93"] Duck........Nuthin personal I just like throwing dead sqirrels:D [B][I]I want my next rifle caliber to be 7mm WSM and I like the Vanguard S2, but they don't make it in 7 WSM. I've considered 270WSM, but want the better ballistics of the 7 WSM for LR. (Am I splitting hairs, considering I'm not in any formal competitions?) [/I][/B]Yep your splitting hairs=The accuracy of the individual barrel will make a bigger difference than the BC of the 270 vrs 7 @ 600 yards and your wind reading ability will make a bigger difference @ 1000 [B][I]The V S2 does come in 270 WSM, but I'm wondering what would have to be done, and if it is plausable to rechamber it to a 7WSM. Obviously a new barrel at around $350 + mounting for starters.[/I][/B] I bet your going to double the cost of the gun just to have a 7 vrs 270. Shoot the 270 out and REBARREL then??[B][I] I've also read the articles on building a low cost LR rifle but it seems like I would have to buy more parts and integrate them; action, trigger assembly, bottom metal, barrel, stock, and what else? This sounds more expensive than a $485 + 350 + service to rechamber and rebarrel.[/I][/B] Stop reading and srart shooting, not to be mean but your gonna find out relitivly quick that sporter weight V2 is tricky to shoot longrange with........ I've got a 7WSM varmint contoured barrel comeing for an old Savage action that already has a tunable trigger and suitable stock. I paid $350 for the gun years ago and shot out the 6.5-284 barrel than came with it, the barrel is a $174 prechambered/prethreaded Shaw that I'm betting/hopeing is MOA out to 1000?? Short barrel life for a compition gun? 99% of shooters will not truely shoot out a barrel:rolleyes: [B][I] [/I][/B] [/QUOTE]
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