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Offline JC

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« on: February 24, 2005, 05:54:45 AM »
Guys I picked up a 1903a3 action. It is a Remington make. I got the action for 85 bucks. Wanted some input as to a caliber for the rifle. Want a do all gun.
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« Reply #1 on: February 24, 2005, 07:21:47 AM »
It ain't exotic, but the .30-06 Govt. would work. Or maybe a .280 Remington or .270 Winchester.
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« Reply #2 on: February 24, 2005, 07:49:10 AM »
been leening towards a 270, already have the 06. I love to load so I am not afraid of wildcats. Had even thought of the 6.5 /06
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« Reply #3 on: February 24, 2005, 01:31:16 PM »
The .30-06 will do it all. If you want more poop, then maybe the .338-06, or better yet the .35 Whelen. Flatter trajectory, maybe 25-06 or .270. The 7x57 Mauser is all anyone needs if they can shoot well, and pass up iffy shots. With anything based on the '06 case, you won't have to alter the bolt face, or mess with the feed rails. Then you can spend more on the things that really count, like a good barrel, and a well bedded stock. And ammo to practice with. Avoid the magnum hype if you can.
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« Reply #4 on: February 24, 2005, 01:59:34 PM »
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The 7x57 Mauser is all anyone needs if they can shoot well, and pass up iffy shots.Avoid the magnum hype if you can.

 
I've got an itch for a 7x57 left hand bolt action, that is looking to be too expensive to  scratch.
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« Reply #5 on: February 24, 2005, 02:04:59 PM »
Gregory, try the Ruger #1 single shot then. 140 grain bullets for the ones your not scared of, 175 grains for the ones you are! :-D
There is really nothing much new in the last 100 years.
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« Reply #6 on: February 24, 2005, 02:13:37 PM »
You can buy a factory cartridge anywhere and you said you like to load. Do something crazy. I like your idea of a 6.5-06, mostly because I've got one. It won't do anything a 270 or a 280 won't except your next door neighbor won't have one. On top of that, I like 6.5's. If you do a 280, another big favorite of mine, how about an Ackley? Your starting from scratch and you load. Won't cost any more for a wildcat than a factory round. Might think of one thing tho. Probally ought to make it on either a 270 case and factory ammo is now available in Europe or better, the 280 case. The 280 case is a bit bigger than the 30-06, 270 and 25-06 case and won't chamber in them. Were I to make another, it would be the 6.5x280.
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« Reply #7 on: February 24, 2005, 04:58:08 PM »
Thanks for the imput there Don. I have a swede and it is a hoot. I also have the 338/ 06. Deer killing machine and a tack driver too.
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« Reply #8 on: February 26, 2005, 04:29:48 PM »
From the calibers mentioned so far I vote for the .280 Remington.  If you don't have a small caliber rig yet consider the .257 roberts.  Seeing you have extra room in the mag you can load the bullets out farther then a short action would allow.  This will maximize your potential with your handloads.  They should feed fine in your action also.
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« Reply #9 on: February 26, 2005, 04:59:22 PM »
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Gregory, try the Ruger #1 single shot then. 140 grain bullets for the ones your not scared of, 175 grains for the ones you are! :-D
There is really nothing much new in the last 100 years.


My Contender Carbine takes care of any single shot urges I have, I've got a 7mm-08 Savage 11FL coming my way.
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« Reply #10 on: February 27, 2005, 04:20:27 PM »
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From the calibers mentioned so far I vote for the .280 Remington.  If you don't have a small caliber rig yet consider the .257 roberts.  Seeing you have extra room in the mag you can load the bullets out farther then a short action would allow.  This will maximize your potential with your handloads.  They should feed fine in your action also.


And if you aren't afraid of a wildcat, why not one of the more common ones, and that is incredibly well balanced (according to P.O. Ackley himself!) the .257 Roberts Ackley Improved with the 40° shoulder!  Dies are readily available and any barrel maker who doesn't have a reamer for it isn't a serious barrel maker.  It approaches a 25-06 in velocities with less powder and that is one beautiful case, with the sharp shoulder and minimum taper.  Nothing wrong with the other suggestions, I would probably consider the 6.5-06 as the other interesting alternative.
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