Interesting observation, Stevens 200 7-08

I've been rolling the pennies to acquire a long action 200 so I can get barrels in .257 Roberts and 6.5x55. I had my 7-08 out this morning and decided to see, just for giggles, if it would feed the longer rounds.

I have factory 100g and 120g Bob loads and factory 131g, 139g and 140g 6.55x55 loads. Sure enough, there's enough length in the action to feed them all!

At this point, I think I'd be better off using the cash set aside for the new rifle and getting the two barrels since the cost would be close to the cost of a new 200 AND I'd still have to buy the barrels. If I decide I need to go to longer bullets for some reason, I'm not opposed to getting a single shot adapter since 99.9% of my hunting is done on those pesky paper targets and a fast follow up isn't usually required should they charge my shooting position.

Other than passing on a new rifle, are there any (many? ;D) flaws in my logic or testing?

Go for it. Using the single shot follower, gives you the option of seating bullets farther out and they allow you to reload pretty fast. A cheap way to acquire another caliber.

I use a single shot follower in my 223. I seat the bullets pretty much out to the lands giving a OAL of 2.43". I don't think it will be a problem with you but I did have to do a little filing on my adapter to get the rounds angled up a little more to clear the chamber mouth.

I take it you can eject those LOADED rounds also. I don't think the problem is with chambering so much as it is a problem with ejecting a loaded round.

On a side note, I found a shop that has a Savage 110 in 6.5x55 locally. I am going to look at it today if I get a chance, if not then this evening I am going to post the adderss for others in case they are interested. It was being sold for $325.

Dolomite

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Originally Posted by dolomite_supafly

I take it you can eject those LOADED rounds also. I don't think the problem is with chambering so much as it is a problem with ejecting a loaded round.

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Yep! I loaded 4 of each and they loaded rounds ejected just fine. Happy happy joy joy... ;D

Hey.....I built my 6.5 x 55 Swede on a Model 12 single shot (short action). I shoot Berger 140gr. VLD's out of it....and if you reload those...you know they are seated long.

I use this rifle to hunt whitetail deer. Quite frankly, it's so darn accurate I find that I don't need a quick second shot. ;D Yeah....I'm not kiddin you!

Buy your barrels and wrench 'em 'n head space 'em on your action. Then just go shoot 'n smile.

Dave

I didn't know the M12 was a short action, I gotta get out more... :D

I see Shaw offers 1/8" and 1/9" twist. I know 1/8" is "standard", what purpose would the 1/9" serve? ???

AWP101,

Any model with 2 digits is a short action. Any model with 3 digits is a long action. (ie: Model 110 = Long Action & Model 10 = Short Action).

As far as the barrel twist is concerned, when I ordered my Shilen Swede barrel I specifically ordered a 1 in 9 twist. Now....for the life of me I can't remember why I did that.....but that's what I did.

However, it will shoot one ragged hole at 100 yards with Barnes 120gr. bullets, or Berger 140gr. VLD's. Both over RL-22. So, I don't think I made a mistake.

Dave

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Originally Posted by davemuzz

Any model with 2 digits is a short action. Any model with 3 digits is a long action. (ie: Model 110 = Long Action & Model 10 = Short Action).

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Yeah, that's one of those things I "knew" but the brain locks up on when I start thinking... :D

Another is twist rate. I always have to stop and visualize that 1/8 would be faster than 1/9 but I never can remember if a faster twist helps light bullets or vice versa. I think I'm going to have it tattooed on my arm one of these days. ;D