I almost cant bring myself to say it. Turning to the darkside (you will be shocked)

Re: I almost cant bring myself to say it. Turning to the darkside (you will be shocke

Thanks for the ABS barrel cost information.

I hadn't given the caliber/cartridge much thought yet, since I still have to burn out the throat in the 25 RUM. I'm just mentally planning ahead and your solution sounds like a pretty good option when my time comes to re-barrel.

I currently have a 338 Edge. But I might do another 338 Edge, depending on how my current rifle shoots. It would be nice to have a lighter weight Edge (lightweight ABS barrel) for my typical backpack hunting. That is, provided it's equipped with a good muzzle brake.
 
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Don't do it. The 7-08 is crap. Just cut a few inches off the barrel of your .308 and put on a lighter scope/mount combo and keep the faith.
You might have to dial up an inch or two more that's all.

I'm shocked, this is like finding out Elvis is Gay!
 
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Topshot said:
don't do it. The 7-08 is crap. Just cut a few inches off the barrel of your .308 and put on a lighter scope/mount combo and keep the faith.
You might have to dial up an inch or to more that's all.
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You don't like the 7mm, or the 7-08? If the latter, what 7 do you like?

Steve
 
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RockyMtnMT said:
You don't like the 7mm, or the 7-08? If the latter, what 7 do you like?

Steve
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I knew someone would bite! Didn't think it would be so quick!:D
I love the 7-08 just kidding with Mike. Wish him well with his new rifle.

Mike.....How about a carbon wrapped .308 barrel. If you are a .308 man it should be the obvious answer to your problem.

I'm shocked...this is like finding out GMH is made is China.
 
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Nothing like going fishing and having the fish jump in the boat.

Steve
 
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Topshot said:
I knew someone would bite! Didn't think it would be so quick!:D
I love the 7-08 just kidding with Mike. Wish him well with his new rifle.

Mike.....How about a carbon wrapped .308 barrel. If you are a .308 man it should be the obvious answer to your problem.

I'm shocked...this is like finding out GMH is made is China.
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Well, when I burn the crap out of the 708, Mike D can have the barrel bored out to the 308. So I am thinking of this as a long term investmnent!:D
 
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phorwath said:
Thanks for the ABS barrel cost information.

I hadn't given the caliber/cartridge much thought yet, since I still have to burn out the throat in the 25 RUM. I'm just mentally planning ahead and your solution sounds like a pretty good option when my time comes to re-barrel.

I currently have a 338 Edge. But I might do another 338 Edge, depending on how my current rifle shoots. It would be nice to have a lighter weight Edge (lightweight ABS barrel) for my typical backpack hunting. That is, provided it's equipped with a good muzzle brake.
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Below is a picture of my ABS 338 Edge. It was originally a 300 RUM. ABS had the barrel bored out to 338. Mike D. offered me a new barrel but I had him bore it first and if it didnt shoot good then he could send me a new one. I tried this method first because the rockwell test was perfect and I was VERY happy with the chamber. It shoots more than acceptably yet not as good as I would like. Of course I would like 1/4 MOA. At least not with the 300 SMK. The 300 SCENAR will shoot around 1/4 MOA but with the 300 SMK it will only do about .5 - .6 which is not bad. The good news is that it will shoot that at every session even at 750 yards which is as far as I have shot it. I am hoping to get out to 800-1K in the next couple of months.

The total rifle weight without any scope bases is 8 pounds 7OZ. Which for a 'light weight' rifle isnt so light but for a 338 Edge it is extremely light. Espescialy with a 28" barrel, muzzle break and a very large barrel profile such as the M24 profile. Using my Mark 4 on it keeps the weight down on the finished product. All in all I am very happy with it. I used to bore scope it regularly but I have not since about 120 rounds. It looked so good I quit making trips to the local smith to scope it. The recoil is managable but no where near as light as a heavy Edge. I made the mistake of shooting it once without it and it is fairly severe.

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Michael Eichele said:
I am secure in my manhood. :D Besides, I have an Edge to fall back on when I am feeling REALLY manly..............
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This could lead to an interesting exchange, but I'll chill so Len doesn't feel obligated to lock it down :D
 
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Michael, I think you are making a big improvement. Keep us posted on your feelings about 708s performance on animals as related to the 308. I will be surprised if you find a noticable difference in the 708s performance on game.
 
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