OP is shooting targets, probably wants more than 800 rounds of barrel life.
Barrel/caliber change on 69 30-06 Winchester model 70
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If that is a concern, I am surprised he did not pick a .30 caliber.
I think that the 280AI would really fit what he is looking for with a 26" or longer barrel.
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If long range target, why not a heavy 1:9 twist in a 30-06. If the mag box will support loading long heavies with good BC. Won't burn your barrel as some of the 6.5s will.
6.5-156 Berger .347 G7 BC
.308-215 Berger .354 G7 BC
6.5-156 Berger .347 G7 BC
.308-215 Berger .354 G7 BC
slick Nick
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So with the 280 AI is the increase in volume because of the the shorter and sharper shoulder?
Bob Wright
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Yes, slightly more room. Mine runs lightly compressed loads and responds well to it.
Remember barrel life! Nothing wrong with a 308 Win on a '06 action and 5000+ rounds of barrel life do not stink! My 6.5x47 Lapua with 3000 rounds on it still shoots amazing with the throat showing just a tiny bit of wear.
hudgic
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6.5-06 or 30gibbs I have both and love them I also built a 6.5rpm on a kimber that is bad to the bone but expensive brass wise. The 30gibbs is very impressive and highly underrated
Yes, from WBY. I was able to acquire a box of 20 a few years ago. They were scarce/non-existent at the time, so I abandoned the idea. As I noted in #7, Peterson will be making them soon.
I too have a .30 Gibbs.
That and the reduction in taper of the case from head to shoulder. Do you need a barrel change? 30-06AI would be an easier-on-the-pocketbook conversion.
hudgic
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Ur saying Peterson is going to make RPM brass?
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