Bambistew
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So I'm thinking of picking up a Kimber Montana 7-08 and reaming it to 284... should i be talked out of it and talked into something "better"? I don't mind impractical.
New sheep rifle?
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BuzzH
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Any good reason to not leave it a 7-08?
Bambistew
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A good reason? We're talking rifles... there's never a good reason is there 
A little extra umph and the different factor is about it. Was also thinking 6.5 284
I figure I'm not handicapping myself with an easy ream job other than the perverbial lost ammo scenario. I'm a sucker for the 7mms
A little extra umph and the different factor is about it. Was also thinking 6.5 284
I figure I'm not handicapping myself with an easy ream job other than the perverbial lost ammo scenario. I'm a sucker for the 7mms
BuzzH
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True enough, good reasons really arent relevant.
As much as I hate admitting it, especially to you, the 7's do work pretty well.:W:
I'd still probably leave it a 7-08, go m1 ele turret, and forget the extra umph. Take the money I saved and book myself some time in a cub...
As much as I hate admitting it, especially to you, the 7's do work pretty well.:W:
I'd still probably leave it a 7-08, go m1 ele turret, and forget the extra umph. Take the money I saved and book myself some time in a cub...
T Bone
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If you ream to .284, what work would have to be done to the bolt face/extractor?
Another option is 7-08 AI.
Another option is 7-08 AI.
sbhooper
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The .284 would give you a little more punch, but I'll bet that the sheep would not know the difference. The 6.5 would be where I would go if I was going to redo the gun anyway. That seems to be a great caliber.
noharleyyet
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How long is the 7-08 kimber barrel Ivan?
Buck Fever
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A buddy said those Kimber's kick like a moe-foe!!
Lawnboy
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My father in law is a gun nut and is working on a 6.5 right now. I don't know much about guns but he's coming up on Christmas and I will pick his brain about what he's done and likes about it. He also just did a 257 Roberts. I was thinking that would be a great sheep gun as well but you sound like you want a little more umph.
Here's a good number of opinions on the matter in case you haven't seen it yet.
http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/3600048/1
http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/3600048/1
Bambistew
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Thanks for talking me off the ledge...
After a little more research (while sober this morning), as Randy pointed out the barrel/action diameter is at minimal dimensions for the 308 size cartridges already. Its a no go from the start, as hoop strength at the chamber and action would be an issue. Shame really, the mag box works, a 22" barrel, and the action could be made to feed without issue. IMO the gain would be worth it for a few hundred. I'm fond of the performance of the 280, just wish I could trim a couple pounds off the two I already have.
I'll just stick with a Plane Jane 7-08 unless I can find a Ti for a reasonable price.. Tis the season to be rifle shopping.
After a little more research (while sober this morning), as Randy pointed out the barrel/action diameter is at minimal dimensions for the 308 size cartridges already. Its a no go from the start, as hoop strength at the chamber and action would be an issue. Shame really, the mag box works, a 22" barrel, and the action could be made to feed without issue. IMO the gain would be worth it for a few hundred. I'm fond of the performance of the 280, just wish I could trim a couple pounds off the two I already have.
I'll just stick with a Plane Jane 7-08 unless I can find a Ti for a reasonable price.. Tis the season to be rifle shopping.
I own two Montana's - a 257 Roberts and a 280 AI. The Roberts is a baby and the 280 AI is easy to shoot. I'm guessing your buddy was shooting a bigger caliber.
Have you thought about the 280AI in 84L? You give up a few ounces with the long action compared to the 84M.
Just send your PFD to Melvin Forbes in West Va for a New Ultra Light Arms in 284! His short action was designed with that round in mind.
http://www.newultralight.com/HTML/custom-rifles.html
http://www.newultralight.com/HTML/custom-rifles.html
Summitthunting
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Bambistew,
I'll bring my 7mm-08 up there, you put me on a sheep, I'll shoot it and we can see if you like the
7mm-08. Good plan eh!
I'll bring my 7mm-08 up there, you put me on a sheep, I'll shoot it and we can see if you like the
7mm-08. Good plan eh!
Dinkshooter
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I have a better idea, down here in Colorado the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society just received our 2013 raffle guns!!!!! One of the rifles we had built is a light weight .260.
All I have is a pretty picture currently, I lost the email with the specifics and weight. Maybe Oak still has it?
Also just received a Montana Sling to go along with the rifle!
Just $25 a ticket!
All I have is a pretty picture currently, I lost the email with the specifics and weight. Maybe Oak still has it?
Also just received a Montana Sling to go along with the rifle!
Just $25 a ticket!
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Wapiti Warrior
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I just used by bow:hump:.... Just giving options!
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