Light weight hunter build
Now that my chassis builds are complete I’m looking to change up my light weight hunter. I looked through my current barrel collection and I’ve got two ways I could go 7mm mag or 270. The barrel will be cut down to 16 or 17 inches and threaded for a brake. Does anyone have first hand experience with either caliber in a shortish barrel. The main reason I’m cutting down the barrels is for ease of use in a box blind. Longest possible shot is 300 yds but usually inside 150. Just looking for something a little flatter shooting than the 3006. Ive got other heavy barreled rifles for when i really need to reach out there.
Thoughts? Opinions?
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Light weight hunter build
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Originally Posted by
Stumpkiller
I'd have to ask "why" on the 7mm Mag? You couldn't burn all the slow powder it would need to get optimum velocity. With a barrel that short you might as well go with a .280 REM or a .270 WIN. And if you already have the .270 go with that.
Why 7mm mag? I have the barrel, ammo and reloading components but same for the 270. That’s why I’m asking. After some google research I may up the barrels to 18” I’ve seen published results for both calibers at that length.
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