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I want to rebarrel my 308. the barrel has only about 500 shots and shoot realy good but I shoot in the field and for positions other than prone its just too heavy.
so I want to go from that heavy bull to light palma or similar.
but then, I have also tought about go 280rem or 280AI
I dont shoot matchs so rule caliber is no concern but best ratio barrel life and brass life and supersonic range is what I am after
I have aslo though of the 7RM but I am scared it may burns barrels little fast.

does it Worth it to start a new one from scratch and sell my 308 complete?

money talc, since I already have good dies and ramer my brain tells me just rebarrel your action

for the hit power, I already have 300wm and 338LM

this is an open one, all opinions will be looked at but will be better receivec with actual data.

so what should I go with to fill the gap between the 223rem and 338LM in a light tactical build
 
.260 rem.

Lapua makes brass for it, ballistics approaching .300 win mag, very little recoil.
 
what is the real advantage of the 260/260AI over the 6.5X55/6,5X55AI 6.5/06 would probably be more a barrel burner?
anyway I guess that to mag feed a 260 with 140bullets seated out, I will still need a long action.
 
I run 140s on the lands in my 260ai I have a wyatt extended mag box and it works good. I would go 308 again and shoot 155 lapua scenars, you can get them up to about 3000fps and the ballistics are impressive.
 
I wouldn't choose any of those 7mm. .284, 7wsm, 7saum if you want a 7mm. I just sold my .284 and stepped up to the 7LRM cause I can get brass from Grouse River.

Like everyone else said though, unless you're trying to get to a mile or further, the 6mm or 6.5 will serve really well.
6.5 Creedmoor
6.5x47 Lapua
260 Remington
Or 6mm:
6-6.5x47 (my next build)
6SLR
.243
6 Creedmoor

Plus if you're doing a light tactical build, you will want to stay with a short action and something with light recoil. Especially if you are shooting positionaly and have a lighter profile barrel that doesn't give you any weight to tame the recoil.

I personally don't really like doing Ackley cause I don't like to fire form if there is another cartridge that will give me the performance without the requirement to fire form my brass. I do have a 338 Improved though, because the next step up was the Cheytac case and I thought that was just too much...for now.
 
Love my 260AI, only new rifle I would consider building is where this one leaves off. From about 1800m out, I guess that means a 338 Lapua AI would be next.

Fire forming is a non-issue. I load up rounds like I am bench shooting. Lets you get familiar with your new rifle and I have found them to be some of the most accurate rounds. If you are barrel break in kind of guy, then here you go. I have 200 rounds fire formed now and should be able to get about 15+ firing out of them.


If/when I shoot somewhere where the loss of brass is an issue like PRS, then I will consider another caliber.
 
arcticcathonda said:
Love my 260AI, only new rifle I would consider building is where this one leaves off. From about 1800m out, I guess that means a 338 Lapua AI would be next.

Fire forming is a non-issue. I load up rounds like I am bench shooting. Lets you get familiar with your new rifle and I have found them to be some of the most accurate rounds. If you are barrel break in kind of guy, then here you go. I have 200 rounds fire formed now and should be able to get about 15+ firing out of them.


If/when I shoot somewhere where the loss of brass is an issue like PRS, then I will consider another caliber.
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I ended up just ordering a hydraulic forming die from Whidden. Then I can load full loads and shoot.
 
With only 500 rounds down the barrel, you have about another 4000-4500 until the barrel would be toast as far as match accuracy goes. If the rifle is too heavy you could either hit the gym:dancingbanana: or start cutting an inch or two at a time off the barrel until it suits your shooting needs. You are not out much if you are going to replace the barrel anyway and you might find that taking 4 inches off your barrel solves the weight issue.
 
Schecter 81 said:
I ended up just ordering a hydraulic forming die from Whidden. Then I can load full loads and shoot.
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Its true, but you are still going to need to fire form it to your chamber (if you do that). I say to hell with it and have fun with my 200 rounds fire forming. Whether that be dot drills, positional shooting, or even long range targets, once you have your muzzle velocity figure out go shoot with the fire forming loads!
 
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