7m-08 barrels

[wbm]

Don't know why anyone would want to go with an AI in 7mm-08 unless they just like fire forming.

[Robinhood]

Actually a higher BC number, dosent necessarily equate to better anything. Higher velocity with a lower BC bullet can cause it to equal or out perform one having a higher BC.

Velocity is like a new car, always losing value.
BC, like diamonds, holds value forever.

[yobuck]

Velocity is like a new car, always losing value.
BC, like diamonds, holds value forever.

Only until they both hit the ground, and that requires more distance when it's going faster.
Put some 69 gr SMKs in a 223, and 55 gr SMKs in a 22/250 and go shoot prairie dogs at 500 yds.

[eddiesindian]

150-168 grain bullets for LR
target shooting
1:8.5-1:9 twist

I would offer that even though it is more expensive to get started the 284 is a serious long range cartridge in 7mm. the recoil is manageable. The velocities exceed the 7-08 enabling the use of 160 - 175 grain projectiles...maybe higher. If single loading is not an issue, look that direction. If not the 7mm 08 is awesome for LR accuracy and hunting lighter game.

I'm starting to consider that. 284 shows great promise seeing as how finding light pills for the 7m08 just ain't gonna happen. If I'm gonna go heavy I might as well go 284 in 7mm.

[GaCop]

Put that 260AI on a long action with a good barrel and it should be a hummer.

Amen!!!!!