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Grant H.
02-29-2016, 21:17
So, I find myself with a spare action sitting in the safe, and I'm bored, so I want to build it.

It's a Savage 4.4" short action, and I have a stock and DBM for it as well. There is also a Steiner 3-15 sitting around that it will likely get.

What should I chamber this one in? I have .308 already.

Some I have considered:
.243
.260
6.5x47
6x47 Lapua

Thoughts???
Reasons???

Great-Kazoo
02-29-2016, 22:02
Depends, do you reload?

Grant H.
02-29-2016, 22:13
Depends, do you reload?

Should have added that in there, yes I do.

I have the equipment and parts to load everything I shoot (if it can be reloaded), so going to some new caliber (the direction I am leaning) will require new dies/caliber conversions/components.

MarkCO
02-29-2016, 22:14
I like all of those. Use and barrel life tend to be the balance factors for me.

banks74
02-29-2016, 23:17
6.5 CM is another great option.

longrange2
03-01-2016, 07:02
6 Creedmoor is another option to consider

Mr Spooky
03-01-2016, 10:09
I noticed mile high shooting has the AICS in stock for savage rifles.

Hoser
03-01-2016, 11:36
What are you planning on shooting with it? Any games are just an occasional long range plinker? Hunting? Ect.

Grant H.
03-01-2016, 18:38
This one will be a long range plinker, hopefully LR/precision matches, and just something different.

I have plenty of stuff to hunt with, so it's ability to knock down animals isn't critical.

stevenc23
03-01-2016, 18:53
6.5 Creedmoor. Can hand load or get good factory match ammo if needed