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Custom rifle in a long action caliber
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12/26/24 11:52 PM
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Brierfield
Beadlescomb
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I've got a 700 long action sitting in the safe that needs to be turned into something. I've got a 270 and a 3006 and a7mm rem mag everything else I own are short actions. If you were going to build a rifle which caliber would you want? I've always wanted a 35 whelen and that probably makes the most sense for actual use in Alabama but the '06 variants are interesting to me mainly the 338-06 or 6.5-06
We will burn that bridge when we get there
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Re: Custom rifle in a long action caliber
[Re: Beadlescomb]
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12/27/24 07:16 AM
12/27/24 07:16 AM
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USA
marshmud991
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I love my 35 Whelen but if I was to go the custom route I would with something in .284 caliber. But that 338-06 in intriguing to me.
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Re: Custom rifle in a long action caliber
[Re: Beadlescomb]
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12/27/24 07:21 AM
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Boxes Cove
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I like the sound of the 6.5-06 . I'm jonesin' for a 25-06 myself.
"Why do you ask"?
Always vote the slowest path to socialism.
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Re: Custom rifle in a long action caliber
[Re: Beadlescomb]
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12/27/24 07:41 AM
12/27/24 07:41 AM
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Montgomery,al,usa
Davyalabama
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I've got a 700 long action sitting in the safe that needs to be turned into something. I've got a 270 and a 3006 and a7mm rem mag everything else I own are short actions. 300 wm or 300 prc? The prc if you wanted to shoot long range, the wm if you wanted to hunt and ammo was pretty much around anywhere.
“If you do not conquer self, you will be conquered by self.” Napoleon Hill
The most difficult thing to understand during conversation is silence. Thoreau
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Re: Custom rifle in a long action caliber
[Re: Davyalabama]
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12/27/24 07:42 AM
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Brierfield
Beadlescomb
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I've got a 700 long action sitting in the safe that needs to be turned into something. I've got a 270 and a 3006 and a7mm rem mag everything else I own are short actions. 300 wm or 300 prc? The prc if you wanted to shoot long range, the wm if you wanted to hunt and ammo was pretty much around anywhere. I've got a 7mag so I don't feel like I need another magnum
We will burn that bridge when we get there
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Re: Custom rifle in a long action caliber
[Re: Beadlescomb]
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12/27/24 08:07 AM
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North AL
AU338MAG
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What do you want to do with the rifle? Long range or woods hunting? Deer hunting or other critters possible?
Assuming this rifle has a standard bolt face. Unless you load your own ammo, go with either a 25 06 or 35 Whelen. If you roll your own, I would build a 338 06.
Dying ain't much of a living boy...Josey Wales
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Re: Custom rifle in a long action caliber
[Re: Beadlescomb]
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12/27/24 08:21 AM
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35 Whelen, 338-06, or 25-06
I did a 6.5 - 06 A-square with my last long action per Harvey King's recommendation and I like it pretty good
Last edited by BPI; 12/27/24 05:44 PM.
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Re: Custom rifle in a long action caliber
[Re: Beadlescomb]
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12/27/24 08:50 AM
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Tuscaloosa Co.
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Is it a standard or magnum bolt face? If standard, I would choose the 25 caliber and the 25-06 cartridge. If magnum, I would choose the 6.5 caliber and the 6.5 PRC cartridge.
However, if you’ve always wanted a 35 Whelen, then definitely go that route.
On second thought, only do the Whelen cartridge. Most all other cartridges can be had in factory offerings for much cheaper than a custom job.
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Re: Custom rifle in a long action caliber
[Re: Beadlescomb]
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12/27/24 11:33 AM
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GA/AL
dawgdr
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I’ve been loading and shooting the Whelen for 23 years now. It’s an awesome cartridge. I’ve shot a lot of deer with it and it has never failed to impress, even out to 300 yards. However, I’m soon to rebarrel to a 25-06 as I’m past my enjoying recoil days. I have a 243 and a lightweight 30-06. The Whelen has stayed home now for 3 years.
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Re: Custom rifle in a long action caliber
[Re: Beadlescomb]
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12/27/24 12:12 PM
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Or, sell the action to fund a Tikka build. You could buy a t3x lite stainless in 22-250 with a 1:8 twist. You could either shoot it as a 22-250 or have the barrel setback and rechambered to 22 Creedmoor. Or buy one in a 243 with a 1:8 twist and either shoot it as is or turn it into a 6 Creedmoor.
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Re: Custom rifle in a long action caliber
[Re: Beadlescomb]
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12/27/24 02:53 PM
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Or 22-250AI
I really like my Browning A-Bolt 35 Whelen also.
Last edited by just_an_illusion; 12/27/24 02:54 PM.
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Re: Custom rifle in a long action caliber
[Re: Beadlescomb]
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12/27/24 04:23 PM
12/27/24 04:23 PM
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Elmore County
treemydog
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284 Winchester if standard bolt face.
You gonna pull them pistols, or whistle Dixie?
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Re: Custom rifle in a long action caliber
[Re: treemydog]
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12/27/24 05:09 PM
12/27/24 05:09 PM
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Boxes Cove
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284 Winchester if standard bolt face. Ahhh, good suggestion. One of the most accurate rifles I've ever seen was a custom .284, built on a Sako action.
"Why do you ask"?
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