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What cartrige next

tmxring

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I want to order some more reamers. What are some of your favorite cartriges? So far I have built 308's, 6.5x47,300 wby mag. I'm thinking about 284 win, 280 AI, 243,260. Thanks, TM
 
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IMO everyone should have a 30-06, the 280 AI is a good choice, a 284 is up there as well.

If you were to order from the top down, I'd say

30-06

then one of the 7's out there. 7WSM or 284 or 280 AI, something in that flavor.

Something small and FAST like a 22-250 or a 204 Ruger or something like that. Don't underestimate how much fun a sub-caliber rifle with FAST little bullets can be.
 
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How about 220 Swift set for 90gr Bergers.6x47L is a perfect case for 6mm bullets.284win in a long action throated for 180's.338 Norma throated for 300's or even a 375Cheytac.

Steve
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tmxring</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I want to order some more reamers. What are some of your favorite cartriges? </div></div>

Call Dave Kiff to get the exact free bore and neck diameters but, these are my favorites as of now.

.223 Remington Match
6mm BR Norma .272" No Turn Neck .104" Free Bore
6mm XC, .272" No Turn Neck .104" Free Bore
.243 Win. Match, .275" No Turn Neck .104" Free Bore
6.5x47 Lapua
.260 Rem. Match, .100” Free Bore (.060" FB for the non-modified AI mags)
7-300WSM .315” No Turn Neck
7mmWSM .315” No Turn Neck
.308 Bisley (good for AI mags)
.308 95 Palma (good for 2.800")
.300 WM
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: wnroscoe</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tmxring</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I want to order some more reamers. What are some of your favorite cartriges? </div></div>

Call Dave Kiff to get the exact free bore and neck diameters but, these are my favorites as of now.

.223 Remington Match
6mm BR Norma .272" No Turn Neck .104" Free Bore
6mm XC, .272" No Turn Neck .104" Free Bore
.243 Win. Match, .275" No Turn Neck .104" Free Bore
6.5x47 Lapua
.260 Rem. Match, .100” Free Bore (.060" FB for the non-modified AI mags)
7-300WSM .315” No Turn Neck
7mmWSM .315” No Turn Neck
.308 Bisley (good for AI mags)
.308 95 Palma (good for 2.800")
.300 WM </div></div>

I buy all my reamers from Dave. And other tooling too. He's full of knowledge.
 
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I am having a 6mm dasher built. The Br's in any form are the shit!! They are such a joy to shoot! I also have a 22BR and man will that thing shoot. Its hard to explain until you own one in any form. Lee
 
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I vote either 223ai,22-250ai or 243ai and yes I do love the ackley cartridges they are a great design.
 
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The 223 AI is another one I want to try. I think the 280 AI will be my next build. Thanks, TM