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Caliber choice for a M700 Ti action (long)?

SharpsNitro

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I've come across a Remington barreled action from one of the old Titanium Ultralights. It's still wearing the 22" factory barrel in 30-06 and looks to be in like new condition. What are some recommendations for the caliber in a re-barreling case? I've already built one of these in 280AI.
 
You are going to run into issues with the 6.5 SAUM. The bolt face would have to be opened up and it is a short action cartridge which may lead to feeding problems. I would go with 6.5x284 or 6.5-06AI. You may also want to look at 284win if you want the ability to shoot slightly bigger bullets. Of course there is a lot of overlap with this and your 280AI.

If you are looking for something a bit smaller you might look at 6mm remington or 25-06.
 
SharpsNitro,

Consider giving the .257 Roberts or the AI version a try.

I'm playing with a 250/3000 AI, but you don't need a long action for that one...

You've really covered the bases with your 280 AI. Unless you want to go bigger and try a .35 Whelan AI(not recommended in a featherweight rifle, tho'...

Wes
 
If your 280AI is a heavy(ish) gun, why not just make a lightweight mountain rifle also in 280AI?

6.5-284 is great and all, but it's not going to do anything 280AI won't - cept maybe create a little less recoil.
 
My 280AI weights in at 6.3lbs unloaded with a Swarovski Z6 1.7-10X scope, it used to be a couple ounces under 6lbs when I had a Leupold 3-9X Ultralite on it. The 6.5-284 may be the best bet but really won't do anything the 280AI won't as already noted.

For a larger caliber a 9.3x62mm would be interesting.
 
Bullseye is kidding. Sell to me. I have been looking hard for one of these in '06.
Honestly, I would leave it an '06. Maybe a second barrel in .338-'06 and a pinned lug (maybe these were integral recoil lugs?). Those 225 class bullets would rock out of a light rig like that.
Enjoy that nice mtn rifle.