260 Rem to 257AI - Rem 700 Mtn

I saw that one in the EE. Was sorely tempted but I've already pulled the trigger on the .260, and am liking the idea of the detach mag on this Mtn rifle. Will get the work done as funds allow. That Model 7 will soneone a sweet little rifle though for sure.
 
Who says 95 gn is too big for varmints, I've been known to shoot gophers with 270 grnrs out of my .375. You probably have too, Ardent LOL. I've spent many winter days shooting jackrabbits with my 7 RM and 160 grn bullets.
I personally think everyone should have at least one representative of every caliber out there, that way you will always have the right one for anything you may wish to shoot. I agree with Ardent that the 6.5s are too close to the 7-08 and a 25 cal is a better selection for a dual purpose varmint/light game rifle. And the 25-284 is one of the best in my opinion, definitely the best short action 25. Of coarse in the long action the is but one 25 worth having and that is ...........................the Roy.
 
I'd try shooting the owner of that Model 7 a PM, he likely could point you to the guy or rent you his. I think the ad said RMR was it without going back? Looks like Rocky Mountain Rifles / Corlanes work, they're top notch, just not cheap unfortunately. I have a couple projects to send them soon, fluting job and a barrel contour match and stuff.
 
You bought that rifle one step ahead of me! ####! :) If you changed your mind and want to sell it ...

ILoveBigRacks said:
I saw that one in the EE. Was sorely tempted but I've already pulled the trigger on the .260, and am liking the idea of the detach mag on this Mtn rifle. Will get the work done as funds allow. That Model 7 will soneone a sweet little rifle though for sure.
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I've been thinking 243 AI all through this thread. Your reasoning even sounds like you need one, varmint to deer bullet weights, drop down enough from 7mm to make it interesting, etc. There are some smokin good bullets available in the 243 bore too, AMax, Berger, SMK. There are certainly 243 ss mountain rifle take offs floating around out there. I bought one for $125 not too long ago (going onto a Rem 600) so you could still get to AI for under $300 with the right smith, and your 260 barrel should bring some replacement coin.
 
WiserFool said:
I've been thinking 243 AI all through this thread. Your reasoning even sounds like you need one, varmint to deer bullet weights, drop down enough from 7mm to make it interesting, etc. There are some smokin good bullets available in the 243 bore too, AMax, Berger, SMK. There are certainly 243 ss mountain rifle take offs floating around out there. I bought one for $125 not too long ago (going onto a Rem 600) so you could still get to AI for under $300 with the right smith, and your 260 barrel should bring some replacement coin.
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Go 6mm-284 for a true 24 cal magnum.......I've made lots of these and taken game with a couple of them...........a truly spectacular cartridge. AIing the 243 doesn't really gain much at all, the case already has very little taper and AIing it doesn't move the shoulder, so the gain is almost zero.
 
Ardent said:
7mm-08 when you run the numbers is just a .308 by a different name, actually the .308 shoots flatter at all hunting ranges out to 400 yards for any given matched bullet weight due to greater efficiency with the larger bore. I've posted .308 vs 7mm-08 ballistic charts on here before and it surprised a good few. With the .25 you can shoot 60 and 75grs for varmint in the mid to high 3000's fps ultra flat, 95grs is just getting way too big to call a varmint rifle. Many of us want an all round rifle for light big game and varminting, and the .25 cal is the equal of the .243 as a varminter and lets face it kills game just as well as a 120 or 140gr 6.5 with 120gr bullets. To many of us, that represents a lot more versatility. In response to your thoughts, my thoughts are 6.5 is an awkward middle ground due to it having only big game bullets with one or two overweight varmint options, and I'd rather go 7mm or .30 cal for more bullet weight if moving heavier, I remain a quarter bore fan. :)

bigracks, check this out, the work is done for you and cheaper than you could build it for:

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?893788-Rem-Model-7-25-284-stainless
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Well, was able to work out a trade + cash deal for this Model 7 after all. Will be in the mail Monday :D. Now, I've got a Mtn Rifle DM .260 that just arrived today that's surplus to my needs. If I was smart, and wanted to keep the boss happy, I'd get my 8 bills back out of it and help defray the costs of the 25-284 deal. Hmmm....
 
c-fbmi said:
Congrats on the 25-284, you will not regret this decision. It is one of the most amazing 25 cal cartridges available.
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Thanks, really looking forward to dialing it in and putting down some game this fall.

I do have a question about brass. Was thinking about picking up some Lapua 6.5-284 to neck down. Are there any issues with necking down the new Lapua, with it being factory annealed? i.e.: does the annealing make it more difficult to neck down?
 
Annealing makes the brass more workable so it should be fine.

ILoveBigRacks said:
I do have a question about brass. Was thinking about picking up some Lapua 6.5-284 to neck down. Are there any issues with necking down the new Lapua, with it being factory annealed? i.e.: does the annealing make it more difficult to neck down?
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Annealed 6.5-284 brass should be just the ticket for your new 25-284, as toomany pointed out annealed brass is easier to work with and you're only going down 7 thou, absolutely nothing in the big picture, you won't even notice it on the press when you do it. I buy all my dies from Huntingtons in the US and they will most likely have them in stock. RCBS if that's what you like to use. They ship very quickly and you have your stuff very quick, they also don't mind shipping to Canada.
Enjoy your new lazer beam 25, I certainly did and I'm sure you won't regret your choice.
 
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