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Gary O
Guest
Do you need to use a "long" action to wring the max out of a 7x57 useing 140 grain bullets? Thanks...
martin zuck
Member
The ideal length for the 7X57 would be an action longer than a short 700 and shorter than a long 700. In other words the length of a 98 mauser.
JerrySharrett
Senile Member
The 7x57 works well in the LA 700. I'm pretty sure a 700 Classic was manufactured on a LA.
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Gary O
Guest
Any point in building a 7-08 AI on a short action that would not be set up for anything heavier than 160 grain Partitions? Thanks...
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Larry Elliott
Guest
The 7x57 I had was on a Ruger 77 long action, and I think that any action that allowed an OA cartridge length of 3.125" would work. Some Mauser actions are shorter than M98's, or various domestic long actions designed for the .30-'06.
Although I have no experience with the 7mm-08 it would seem to me that an action that would allow an OAL of 3" or slightly more would work best. That should allow 140 to 160 gr bullets to be seated near the rifling with enough bullet body in the neck for security in feeding from a magazine.
Although I have no experience with the 7mm-08 it would seem to me that an action that would allow an OAL of 3" or slightly more would work best. That should allow 140 to 160 gr bullets to be seated near the rifling with enough bullet body in the neck for security in feeding from a magazine.
Joe Maisto
New member
Hopefully...sometime in the near future I will find someone who appreciates a fine piece and put my .270 FN made in Belgium on the block. My hunting days are over.
Bill Gammon
New member
Joe Maisto
New member
I look forward to getting to that age when I can think that way.
Be nice or I won't bring you any more Italian sausage....
made in Italy !