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    7MM Rem Mag build, questions...

    Re: 7MM Rem Mag build, questions... Thank you for the link to Mcrees..I checked it out. I cant say that is up my alley...too "tactical" looking for my taste. Im more of a traditionalist, and prefer the "hunter", or "not so tactical" look...Some of teh stocks that I like, or the "look" Im...
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    7MM Rem Mag build, questions...

    Re: 7MM Rem Mag build, questions... <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mdesign</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Personally, I would not go over 26" inches and 24" will work just fine. I like the idea on buying a factory 7RM and selling off the parts to...
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    7MM Rem Mag build, questions...

    Re: 7MM Rem Mag build, questions... <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: springer01</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Peepaw</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div...
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    7MM Rem Mag build, questions...

    Re: 7MM Rem Mag build, questions... <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: oregon</div><div class="ubbcode-body">When re-barrel a 7mmRM Remington 700 ADL, would it be best to stay 7mmRM or better to pick another to hunt mule deer and elk with more zip...
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    7MM Rem Mag build, questions...

    Re: 7MM Rem Mag build, questions... <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MCC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm saying 26" but that's just my opinion.</div></div> <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By...
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    New to reloading, have some questions...

    Re: New to reloading, have some questions... Maybe I missed it somewhere, but I am assuming those that are loading this many rounds are using different equipment than what I mentioned buying, yes?
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    New build Idea, whats your thoughts - 280AI

    Re: New build Idea, whats your thoughts - 280AI I am seeing more and more on the .280AI lately...and i think it's a great cartridge, and if I was into handloading yet, could see myself doing one..down teh road (Im inthe middle of a 7MM Rem Mag right now) BUt, from what little I know, it will...
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    Building first rifle, got some questions

    Re: Building first rifle, got some questions Well Bob, I think once you get back into wing of things you will be happy. Me personally, I like giving something a TRUE evaluation before I start changing things. WAy I see it is, maybe it's teh trigger, maybe it's you. Maybe it's the stock, maybe...
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    7MM Rem Mag build, questions...

    Re: 7MM Rem Mag build, questions... So guys, any info on barrel length? I did some reading about LR and saying that I really need to stay at 22-24", up to 26" when dealing with cartridges that are in the 3000+ FPS range, and that barrels in the 18-20" range should be avoided. Reason? Says...
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    Pics of M40's

    Re: Pics of M40's <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JR CARTER</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Im not looking for a build guide. Ive built quite a few. <span style="font-style: italic"> </span> <span style="color: #FF0000"> I wanna critique other...
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    7MM Rem Mag build, questions...

    Re: 7MM Rem Mag build, questions... <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: redirt78</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you want your rod to be a little hotter, get it reamed to 7mm STW. Check the numbers, 140 gr ballistic tip, its pretty flat. Kicks like a...
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    7MM Rem Mag build, questions...

    Re: 7MM Rem Mag build, questions... <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BigJohn451</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Consider buying the Remington 700P in 7RemMag. I have one with Just bedding the stock, trigger job and a Little Bastard break on it, will...
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    7MM Rem Mag build, questions...

    Re: 7MM Rem Mag build, questions... <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MCC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Check out the SL series Manners stocks. I'm doing a light hunting rifle (280 Ackley) build myself and this is the stock I settled on...
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    7MM Rem Mag build, questions...

    Re: 7MM Rem Mag build, questions... <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: springer01</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Might want to think about the McRee Precision chassis, it has bottom metal already there so that's one thing you don't have to buy. I've...
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    7MM Rem Mag build, questions...

    Re: 7MM Rem Mag build, questions... OK guys, have some "tech" questions for ya...obviously doing my homework, and as Im getting closer, coming across more details that I need to get some opinions on. So..... Weight: Since this rig will be used primarily for LR shooting BUT will be used for...
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    7MM Rem Mag build, questions...

    Re: 7MM Rem Mag build, questions... Not sure why, other than I thought it was a cool picture..here is a pic of (from left to right of course) a .50 (head spacing cart. used by my Grandpa in WWII, Top Turret Gunner on a B-17G, "Mary Alice") 7MM Rem Mag (150 grain, Fed SP), .308 (168 grain...
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    7MM Rem Mag build, questions...

    Re: 7MM Rem Mag build, questions... <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JamieD</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The 140 A-max BC is .585 @ 2800fps Drop at 1000 is 308.3" drift 71.4" The 162 A-max BC is .625 @ 3000fps Drop @ 1000 is 253.9 and drift 59"...
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    7MM Rem Mag build, questions...

    Re: 7MM Rem Mag build, questions... <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JamieD</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think you are on the right track taking a new 700 and selling off the parts you don't need to offset the cost. Barrel wise Kreiger...
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    7MM Rem Mag build, questions...

    Re: 7MM Rem Mag build, questions... <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 7mmRM</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Notta thing wrong with the 7mmRM..... </div></div> Amen to that Brother!
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    7MM Rem Mag build, questions...

    Re: 7MM Rem Mag build, questions... <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: head2h2o</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just thinking also, if you are interested in slinging the 7mm bullet, look at some of the other 7mm offerings such as the WSM and SAUM...