Precision Hunting rig WHAT OVERBORE CALIBER

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I'm trying to get some help for a friend that want to build an extremely light weight, way overbore, laser beam rifle. He doesn't care about throat erosion, barrel life etc and the price range will be about $3000 before scope. I was personally thinking about a 7STW but from a friend helping him reload also I would like to stay away from the belted magnums. Some parts I was thinking for a build would be;

Bell and Carlson Hunter stock
stiller action (length would change depending on caliber)
Shilen or kreiger barrel as I have heard good things
Timney trigger

Let you imaginations run wild and experience would be even better. We are really thinking between a big 7mm to a 338 edge, but he would like to keep the barrel around 24" which might pose a problem with a cartridge like the edge. He currently has a 300WinMag but would like a little big more performance regarding ballistics which explains the inquiry for the 7mm bullets or 338. It would also be fun to try some wildcatting

Thanks in advance,
Evan
 
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If you REALLY want a challenge in reloading 300 Awesome is the answer. I created this caliber based on 338 Lapua magnum, improved it and necked the casings down to 30 cal. Sends 240 gr bullets down range at 3450 FPS. I suspect something lighter could get close to 4000 FPS
Barrel life is under 1000 rounds. Mine needs 16 MOA to make the 1000 yard mark, these generate 6000 foot pounds of energy, so will kill most game quite easily.
 
Check out the 7LRM(Long Range Magnum(7mm-375Ruger)). Kinda like a shortened improved beltless STW. I think Gunwerks or someone like that is promoting them...buy their rifle, go to their long range work shop...max your visa kinda thing. Ballistics edge out the STW IIRC.

Willy
 
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