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    Quote Originally Posted by read6737 View Post
    I have been thinking along the lines of a 7.08
    I think the 7mm-08 runs at a little higher pressure than 308, 260Rem also.
    Someone will elaborate further, esp. if I'm wrong..

    Anyway, if that's the case, stresses on the action will be somewhat higher even though felt recoil is generally less.


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