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    280 Ross barrel

    I need some thoughts on what to do with this barrel. It is a Ross commercial 280 barrel. A 280 Ross shell fits right into the chamber. The barrel is marked with tape 338. The bore is definitely larger than 280. I do have a military Ross 1910 receiver that it screws right into.

    So. Any thoughts on what I can do with this setup?

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    I think you need to do a chamber cast to see what you have.

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    So you may have a .280 that was re-bored when the barrel wore out.

    Are the threads square in form or standard?
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    Perhaps slug the bore to be sure of diameter and set your mind at rest.
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    IT'S DEFFINATELY A SQUARE TOP. BUT I CAN'T TELL WHICH ONE.

    Thanks, Don

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    Once you've done the chamber cast you'll know if you have a wildcat based on the .280 case or something else.
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