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If your mod 70 in 7mm mag behaves anything like my mod 70 in 300wsm then you'll have no problem with stop signs at 500 yds. The question is whether you and your optics are up to the task. Mine is absolutely bone stock with a minox 2-10x40 and is under an inch at 100 yds. I might bed the action...

Thanks Smitty. That's a well put together explanation. That old South Bend he's using is near identical to the ones in use on 726 class submarines today. I happen to be real familiar with em.

Mauser acquired. I snagged a yugo M48 that's like brand new. It's all matching and nearly a shame to dismantle it. I got a small handful of books from a used book sale last weekend and a bag of files and a bag of screwdrivers (to hand grind and harden) from an estate sale. First thing is to...

Everybody tried to talk me out of buying a 300wsm. Said it was a bruiser, overkill, not necessary etc. Well I bought it and I love it. Go for the 375 if that's what you're into. The good thing about buying guns is, you can sell em if you don't like em. I've never lost money selling a gun. Go buy...

Wow Clark! That's what I was looking for. Although I don't know that I'll load hot enough to get those pressures, it's good to know that the action won't be the weak link. Do you have a favorite brass? Are all of those originally 8mm actions? If so what is your overall length. Also are these...

Pardon my inexperience, but what is the third die for? Most of my dies are just two dies, a sizer and a bullet seating die. I think I have a couple sets that include a neck sizer.

Lee Pace Setter set 33$ from cheaper than dirt. RCBS set 66$ from Midway USA. Thoughts on the quality differences?

Thanks Goose. I need to look if 257 improved dies are readily available and what the cost difference is. Thanks guys.

Thanks RC. I'm looking into a Swedish M96 for a platform and all the Gustov's were supposedly proofed to 66,000 cup at the factory and I wanted to make sure I'm staying well under that. I'm using the Bob because it'll fit in the intermediate action length. I don't want the hassle of modifying it...

I plan on building a Mauser in 257 improved and before I commit to an action I want to ensure that I can produce a good hunting round in a 117-120 grain bullet without producing enough pressure to push the limits of the action. I'm fairly novice in the reloading game, so any input is...

Sierra gives load data for some of the A.I.'s as well, but I can't find pressures. Does anyone have one of Ackley's books?

Does anyone have pressure data that they could add to the discussion? Did any of the manufacturers pressure test loads and put out data on AI vs standard?

I'm going with the improved bob for a list of reasons. It fits in the intermediate action Mausers (6.5 swede and 7x57), it's an oddball (which I like), and for the sake of curiosity. Sierra has loads listed for it and claims that it outperforms the 25-06 right in their manual. I have a rifle...

I think I'm close to a decision on the action. I found a guy with a handful of Mauser "sporters" that are very reasonable. I'm down to a Gew 98 or a 96 Karl Gustov. (pardon me if my spelling is off). The 98 because of the large availability of parts and the 96 because of the quality of steel and...

http://www.riflemagazine.com/magazine/article.cfm?magid=7&tocid=38 I'm just about set on the 257 AI for my first build from the action up. I went to my LGS and talked with one of the fellas there about it. He said the most improved round was to the 30-30, that is until the lever revolution ammo...

If you reload 257 Roberts or 257 Roberts improved. I'm looking for a swede action right now to do this very thing to and that's the cartridge that I'm going to build it to. http://www.riflemagazine.com/magazine/article.cfm?magid=7&tocid=38

I'm thinking about getting one for a sporter project. Yours looks to be a dandy. Thanks for the pics.

I plan on buying a barrel. I looked at Dan Pederson's sight. Wow, he's barrelled some pretty fancy rifles, and he's only a couple of hours from me. I plan on doing all the receiver work and the barrel installation. capmoto, any advice for a first timer?

Jpwilly, I plan on buying the tools that I'll need. I have mill and lathe access and I do plan on squaring the action. I'm going to do my homework first, then go supply shopping. I think your estimate is about right or a little low, but that's what I had planned on. Plus I'm sure there is a...

Any thoughts on the Yugo Mausers? They seem to be the cheapest out there and widely available. What should I check for in the action before purchasing?