Ishmael
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I just bought a Brno Mauser in 8x57. The only parts I want/need is the action. The barrel, trigger assy., and stock are going in the trash.
I'm gravitating to rebarreling it in 280 Ackley Improved. This is going to be a 1000 yd rifle in the end. My alternative chambering is 6.5 Creedmoor. The 6.5 is the latest hot shit for 1000 yd. but the latest bullets from Hornady have the 280 (7mm) with a noticeable edge on the BC (Ballistic Coefficient). The trade off is that the 6.5 would be a little cheaper to reload powder wise.
At any rate I'll provide some pix as this project progresses.
Ishmael
I'm gravitating to rebarreling it in 280 Ackley Improved. This is going to be a 1000 yd rifle in the end. My alternative chambering is 6.5 Creedmoor. The 6.5 is the latest hot shit for 1000 yd. but the latest bullets from Hornady have the 280 (7mm) with a noticeable edge on the BC (Ballistic Coefficient). The trade off is that the 6.5 would be a little cheaper to reload powder wise.
At any rate I'll provide some pix as this project progresses.
Ishmael
