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Offline Booyah

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7MM BR in a Handi
« on: January 23, 2010, 03:40:53 AM »
Has anyone converted a 7-08 barrel to a 7MM BR ?  I am thinking about trying to convert a barrel to 7MM BR for a youth rifle.  If it will work, it should be a good rifle for a kid to shoot. The 7MM BR is known for very little recoil and accuracy. Its been a favorite for the serious target shooters.  Its seems like it would be simple. Making a chamber adapter to shorten the chamber length is all that it should take. The case size (except length) is the same as the 7-08. The factory extractor/ejector wouldnt have to be changed either.
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Re: 7MM BR in a Handi
« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2010, 05:16:05 AM »
Or just use Trail Boss in the 7mm-08.  ;)

Tim

http://hodgdon.com/PDF/Trail-Boss-data.pdf
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Re: 7MM BR in a Handi
« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2010, 06:32:23 AM »
yep, trailboss is sum amaze'n stuff.
lil weight, takes up alotta space.
an don't be mis-lead either. it works gud fer jacketed bullets too.

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Re: 7MM BR in a Handi
« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2010, 09:46:12 AM »
I doubt you would see the difference in accuracy unless you were using a benchrest dedicated gun between an 08 and the b.r. Hodgen has youth loads listed with H4895 around 2500-2600 fps and Trail Boss loads from 1200-1475 fps, with jacketed bullets.
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Re: 7MM BR in a Handi
« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2010, 03:39:14 PM »
I agree - Would be far easier to use Trail Boss and move up to H4895 as the youngster gets older and probably quite a bit cheaper.   The H4895 loads duplicate a 7x30 Waters which will kill a deer 150-175 yards easy.  Put a good recoil pad on the gun too.   

Have fun!  Post some pics of the youngin' enjoying a day at the range.

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Re: 7MM BR in a Handi
« Reply #5 on: January 26, 2010, 06:46:49 PM »
Another problem is Remington is not making 7MMBR brass on a regular basis anymore . You can still get it but it's expensive and may not be available much longer .If you go with the BR you may find yourself forming it from 308's.I have a pistol and it's great but brass is a problem.
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