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What new caliber #5598224 02/13/15 10:48 PM
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Hey guys,
I've got a 257 Roberts (Bob) that is a deer slaying beast. I've got a hankering for another custom rifle and am going to get something in the 7mm realm. If I was honest with myself a 7x57, 7-08, or 280 would be more than enough...but I'm wanting something a little more exotic. Thinking about the 280ai, 7stw, 7rum, or the new 28 Nosler. I'll probably never hunt elk or nilai but would like a round that would do the trick if the opportunity ever came up. Truthfully, I rarely shoot long range at game animals, but again, would like the luxury. The rifle most likely will just shoot good ole Texas deer, but a trip to Montana to hunt long range speed goats is possible...also a Kansas whitetail hunt is a possibility as well.

What say the experts?

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280AI would be my choice.


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I went thru similar once. Built a 7 mag thinking it would become my alltime favorite rifle. Shot great. Then, one day I sat down and took a real look at things. It took more powder and bellowed louder to do not much more than other rifles I have. Being cheap, I ended up selling it and going to calibers that just work - .25-06 (would be as happy with the .257 you have), 6.5x55, and .30-06.

If you want something different, have fun. If you want something that just works, the 7-08 or 7x57 would get my nod.

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I'm a big fan of nostalgic rounds. They do everything that is needed without the fuss and report. I'd jump on a 7x57 in a heartbeat, but the ammo companies load the factory ammo quite weak and I'm not a handloader (as of yet).

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Ever look into the 7x61 Sharpe & Hart?

Code:
Cartridge          : 7 x 61 S&H (Super)
Bullet             : .284, 160, Nosler PART SP 16327
Useable Case Capaci: 71.444 grain H2O = 4.639 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 3.290 inch = 83.57 mm
Barrel Length      : 24.0 inch = 609.6 mm

Predicted Data for Indicated Charges of the Following Powders.
Matching Maximum Pressure: 58740 psi, or 405 MPa
or a maximum loading ratio or filling of 115 %
These calculations refer to your specified settings in QuickLOAD 'Cartridge Dimensions' window.
C A U T I O N : any load listed can result in a powder charge that falls below minimum suggested
loads or exceeds maximum suggested loads as presented in current handloading manuals. Understand
that all of the listed powders can be unsuitable for the given combination of cartridge, bullet
and gun. Actual load order can vary, depending upon lot-to-lot powder and component variations.
USE ONLY FOR COMPARISON !

99 loads produced a Loading Ratio below user-defined minimum of 90%. These powders have been skipped.
Powder type          Filling/Loading Ratio  Charge    Charge   Vel. Prop.Burnt P max  P muzz  B_Time
                                      %     Grains    Gramm   fps     %       psi     psi    ms
---------------------------------  -----------------------------------------------------------------
Vihtavuori N570                    107.4     74.5     4.83    3076    95.8    58740   15198   1.197  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Norma 217                          114.1     74.0     4.80    3067   100.0    58740   14097   1.207  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Alliant Reloder-50                 114.3     81.4     5.28    3064    95.6    58740   15352   1.217  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Alliant Reloder-33                 107.7     78.0     5.05    3063    96.2    58740   15024   1.197  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Hodgdon H870                       113.9     77.5     5.02    3059    97.5    58740   14762   1.199  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Hodgdon Retumbo                    111.0     73.5     4.76    3054   100.0    58740   13640   1.191  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Norma MRP 2                        106.3     70.0     4.53    3019    99.2    58740   13812   1.212  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Alliant Reloder-25                 104.0     68.1     4.41    3018   100.0    58740   12874   1.198  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Norma MRP                           96.2     66.1     4.28    3013   100.0    58740   13373   1.210  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Vihtavuori N560                     97.9     65.9     4.27    3011    98.5    58740   13751   1.203  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
IMR 7828 SSC                        96.9     65.6     4.25    3004    98.9    58740   13346   1.191  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
IMR 7828                           102.4     65.6     4.25    3004    98.9    58740   13346   1.191  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Accurate MAGPRO                     98.3     68.8     4.46    3003    97.4    58740   13862   1.210  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Hodgdon H1000                      107.2     69.8     4.52    2988    99.1    58740   13066   1.187  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Alliant Reloder-22                  98.2     65.4     4.24    2987    99.6    58740   13202   1.209  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Winchester WXR                     100.8     65.7     4.26    2986    99.5    58740   13219   1.209  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Ramshot Magnum                      98.4     70.6     4.57    2974    99.9    58740   12683   1.203  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Vihtavuori 24N41                   109.3     76.7     4.97    2951    89.5    58740   13546   1.194  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Hodgdon US 869                     115.0     80.7     5.23    2948    89.7    58569   13630   1.203  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Alliant Reloder-19                  95.2     62.7     4.06    2946    99.5    58740   12575   1.204  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Hodgdon 50BMG                      115.0     76.9     4.98    2941    85.4    58237   13701   1.204  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Ramshot Hunter                      90.8     61.7     4.00    2936   100.0    58740   12107   1.212  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Hodgdon H4831                      100.4     64.3     4.16    2926    98.2    58740   12466   1.201  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Hodgdon H4831 SC                    96.5     64.3     4.16    2926    98.2    58740   12466   1.201  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!




Note that this performance comes at a pressure under 59,000 psi. I would be willing to bet you could safely push this to 62,000 psi and never have an issue with it.


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Pushed to 62,000 psi...





Code:
Cartridge          : 7 x 61 S&H (Super)
Bullet             : .284, 160, Nosler PART SP 16327
Useable Case Capaci: 71.444 grain H2O = 4.639 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 3.290 inch = 83.57 mm
Barrel Length      : 24.0 inch = 609.6 mm

Predicted Data for Indicated Charges of the Following Powders.
Matching Maximum Pressure: 62000 psi, or 427 MPa
or a maximum loading ratio or filling of 115 %
These calculations refer to your specified settings in QuickLOAD 'Cartridge Dimensions' window.
C A U T I O N : any load listed can result in a powder charge that falls below minimum suggested
loads or exceeds maximum suggested loads as presented in current handloading manuals. Understand
that all of the listed powders can be unsuitable for the given combination of cartridge, bullet
and gun. Actual load order can vary, depending upon lot-to-lot powder and component variations.
USE ONLY FOR COMPARISON !

98 loads produced a Loading Ratio below user-defined minimum of 90%. These powders have been skipped.
Powder type          Filling/Loading Ratio  Charge    Charge   Vel. Prop.Burnt P max  P muzz  B_Time
                                      %     Grains    Gramm   fps     %       psi     psi    ms
---------------------------------  -----------------------------------------------------------------
Vihtavuori N570                    108.8     75.6     4.90    3129    96.5    62000   15399   1.167  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Alliant Reloder-33                 109.1     79.0     5.12    3115    96.9    62000   15208   1.168  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Hodgdon Retumbo                    112.6     74.5     4.83    3103   100.0    62000   13697   1.161  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Hodgdon H870                       115.0     78.2     5.07    3097    98.0    61158   14880   1.177  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Norma 217                          115.0     74.6     4.83    3095   100.0    60629   14125   1.190  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Alliant Reloder-50                 115.0     81.9     5.31    3090    96.0    60374   15441   1.202  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Norma MRP 2                        107.8     71.0     4.60    3068    99.5    62000   13939   1.182  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Alliant Reloder-25                 105.6     69.2     4.48    3064   100.0    62000   12956   1.169  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Vihtavuori N560                     99.6     67.0     4.34    3062    98.9    62000   13923   1.173  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Norma MRP                           97.8     67.2     4.35    3061   100.0    62000   13469   1.180  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Accurate MAGPRO                     99.9     69.9     4.53    3054    98.0    62000   14043   1.180  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
IMR 7828                           104.1     66.6     4.32    3054    99.3    62000   13491   1.163  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
IMR 7828 SSC                        98.4     66.6     4.32    3054    99.3    62000   13491   1.163  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Hodgdon H1000                      108.7     70.8     4.59    3037    99.4    62000   13181   1.158  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Alliant Reloder-22                  99.8     66.5     4.31    3036    99.8    62000   13336   1.179  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Winchester WXR                     102.5     66.8     4.33    3035    99.7    62000   13357   1.180  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Ramshot Magnum                      99.8     71.6     4.64    3019   100.0    62000   12751   1.174  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Vihtavuori 24N41                   110.8     77.7     5.04    3003    90.5    62000   13779   1.164  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Alliant Reloder-19                  96.9     63.8     4.13    2995    99.7    62000   12723   1.175  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Ramshot Hunter                      92.5     62.9     4.07    2983   100.0    62000   12217   1.182  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Hodgdon H4831                      102.1     65.4     4.24    2976    98.7    62000   12632   1.172  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Hodgdon H4831 SC                    98.2     65.4     4.24    2976    98.7    62000   12632   1.172  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!


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I have the 257 rob and it is a great round no doubt. I also have the 7x57 which is enjoyable also. The 280 is in the stable as well and it has grown into a favorite. Out of the bunch I wish I had the 280AI. I'm looking for another 280 and having it reamed to AI. My vote in the rounds you are considering would be a 280AI.

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Again, not a handloader, so I'm going to have to stick to factory ammo (unless I get a hankering to handload).

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Originally Posted By: 257.Bob
Again, not a handloader, so I'm going to have to stick to factory ammo (unless I get a hankering to handload).


Invest in hand loading equipment. Loads can be tuned for each rifle making them shoot as good as they possibly can. I've seen .2 gr. of powder make a world of difference in how a rifle shoots.

But since we're also talking chamberings I got lots of love for my 1:8.4 twist 7 Rem Mag pushing 180 gr. Bergers @3000 fps out the muzzle. It doesn't really care much about wind, and hits very hard. I reserve it for "special occasions" grin

The 28 Nosler is intriguing, though. I really like the looks of the case geometry. And the 280 A.I. is the Rem Mag's slightly smaller little brother.


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Originally Posted By: 257.Bob
Again, not a handloader, so I'm going to have to stick to factory ammo (unless I get a hankering to handload).


Nosler makes 280AI ammo


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Just to be different, another option, would be the 7x64 Brenneke. It's approximitly in the same class as the 280AI with better fatory ammunition availability and no fire forming of brass. There are some neat European guns that are available it that caliber.


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280 Remington is what I ended up going with

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Don't fight it. Get reloading stuff. Join us. We are the Borg, resistance is futile, surrender and be assimilated.


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I probably would get into reloading if I had a buddy that was into it. But, alas I don't know anyone that reloads.

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Fight it, pay a small premium to people that enjoy that crap and make your gun the best it can be. No point Ina true custom with out full potential
Reload or have your smith make your gun to your load

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This exactly. Getting an "exotic" or out of the ordinary caliber is a VERY good reason to start hand loading.

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Brother in-law,
If paying someone to make my ammo...which 7mm would you recommend? Again, I'm not opposed to any of the rounds, but preferring something that the factories load.

Just wanting a great deer rifle that would excel at an opportunity that will probably never present itself (elk, nilgia, long range deer/pronghorn.

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Don't fight it. Get reloading stuff. Join us. We are the Borg, resistance is futile, surrender and be assimilated.


LOL yes that's pretty much it.


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I can't comment on the best 7mm bullet but I know at the 180 stuff shoots long and hits hard. If I was going to build it I would want max potential. There are some folks on here that have good experience with 7-08 and 7 mag that can give you the best of both. But if you're going to build a custom get some custom ammo. My gun maker found my load recipe and I pay chadtrg on here to reload for me. It works out great as I have no desire to tinker and buy all the stuff to reload. Once you buy some of the components like bullets , brass, powder it's not all that expensive. I'm a fan of some Otc ammo to but with a custom don't cheat it

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Probably the most versatile and easiest to find factory loaded ammunition would be the 7 Magnum. With a 168 grain bullet around 2850-2900 fps you could take almost any game on the continent. Reduced velocity ammunition is even available for those times when you don't really need the energy of the full power load.

The 7 STW is a great caliber but with higher priced amuntition, less availability and slightly higher recoil.

The 7 ultra mag is my favorite of the over bore magnums. It easily handles the heaviest of the 7 mm bullets and can take game at distances that most people find hard to believe. It can be harder to find factory ammunition for than the 7 magnum but easier than the 7 STW. The ultra mag also has quite a bit of recoil for those that aren't used to shooting magnums.

Nosler is even offering their 28 Nosler to compete with the 300 RUM.

A 280 or a 280AI are both great cartridges but really perform better with 140 gr. ,and if really needed, 168 gr. bullets. They are both capable rounds but if you really want something a little more exotic and versatile you would probably be happier with the magnums.

Gunwerks offers factory loads for their 7 LRM. The ammo can get expensive if you shoot often but reloading really brings that expense down.

If you decide that you want to start reloading then your choices really open up. Cartridges like the 7mm Firebird and Sizzler 7 STW are definitely some of the more exotic ones out there.

I have owned rifles chambered in 7 RUM, 280 AI and 7 mag and I recently replaced all of these with the 7 LRM. I really like shooting the Berger 180 gr. hybrid at 3050 fps and only having to use 72 grains of H1000.

It probably comes down to choosing the bullet you want to shoot, how fast you want to push it, how much powder your willing to burn to do it and how difficult it can be to get all the components together.

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It probably comes down to choosing the bullet you want to shoot, how fast you want to push it, how much powder your willing to burn to do it and how difficult it can be to get all the components together.


Bingo! That's all any of this comes down to.

I have lots of people friends and strangers, that don't understand (until I tell them) about barrels. Look on Bugholes.com, Third Genration shooting supply, ect. You will see barrels in .224, .257, .264, .277, .284, .308, .338, .375, and .50.(course there's a few more) But the list of chamberings is in the hundreds, you decide what you want to chamber said caliber barrel in.


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280 Remington is what I ended up going with


I think life as a non-handloader would suck, but we ain't all wired the same.

You made a good solid choice there. The .280 is enough for just about anything in the Lower 48. Some might argue for the 7 Mag, but I'd have chosen the .280 myself. The 7 Mag is on the other side of my imaginary line, at least for what I do.


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I have Remington 700's in 257 Roberts, 270, 30-06 and 7mm Mag.

The 7mm Mag has a pretty wide range of premium factory ammo. My 7mm Mag is a tack driver, and as I recall (not looking to start a debate), the 7mm round has pretty good ballistic coefficients.

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