Depends how tall you are, how big you are and whether weight bothers you.
I’d go 26”, that’s what my 300 PRC will be and my .280 is. Don’t find it an issue with the SL5 on the end.
Inspiration - 7mm rm needs rebarrel (or smolting…)
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I’d go 26”, that’s what my 300 PRC will be and my .280 is. Don’t find it an issue with the SL5 on the end.
can get 28NOSLER brass in uk no problem, and some factory ammo ,
barrel life is not good , but if it's mainly a hunting rifle then is not a problem
Essexsussex
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6’4 and 92kg but I’m not far off 50. Fit for now! so I guess shouldn’t be too concerned about the weight at the moment but in 10yrs might be different.
doric_prince
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Depends what your shootings the most. For red deer I favour my 7rm. Not because the power is especially needed but more to deal with conditions I hunt in. For roe my .243 is a better option, kinder on the chest cavity than the 7rm which with 150grns buggers the little deer. Truth be told there isn’t real the perfect round for all species / scenarios it’s all just a compromise.
That said I read with interest about the 7 prc, and as per points perviously made, it seem to be ballistically improved over the 7rm but still the sweet spot between the .300 prc and 6.5prc- at least on paper!
That said I read with interest about the 7 prc, and as per points perviously made, it seem to be ballistically improved over the 7rm but still the sweet spot between the .300 prc and 6.5prc- at least on paper!
Where from?
I am probably the wrong one to ask as I like speed, so always go for longer barrels, but if you use a cartridge designed for speed give it a long barrel, otherwise get a 7-08.
In all honesty the cost of a chop and re thread isn’t prohibitive, £80-100, so you could go 26” and chop it later if you find it doesn’t suit.
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Utectok
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I homeload my 6.5x55 with 114gn yew tree to about 3100fps kills the biggest reds to 440m but it has a 24” barrel. If you want more gun then 7prc probably but it won’t kill them any deader
Essexsussex
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It’s only that I feel I should do something with this rifle and the bolt face suits prc in 7 or 7.5, or 7mm RM
Essexsussex
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Meant 6.5 not 7.5, fat fingers
Malxwal
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For this reason, my impending 300prc will be 32". It's built for a single purpose though.
ELR?
Malxwal
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Yup, running 245s, so need all the poke I can get.
Essexsussex
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I’m going to admit to being quite annoyed with my stupidity
As a last ditch I switched mounts as well as scopes etc
And found this…
Not sure if I’m annoyed or pleased I’ve found what must be the issue
It’s been sliding in the mounts for some time, sorry for wasting everyone’s time!!! And my ascertain that I’d tried everything.
As a last ditch I switched mounts as well as scopes etc
And found this…
Not sure if I’m annoyed or pleased I’ve found what must be the issue
It’s been sliding in the mounts for some time, sorry for wasting everyone’s time!!! And my ascertain that I’d tried everything.
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alberta boy
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Glad you figured what was wrong , it's also a lot cheaper to fix than a rebarrel job . If it were me , I'd call that a good thing .
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Essexsussex
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Thanks AB. Was a bit harsh of me blaming husqvarna! Hopefully it was the only problem.
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