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    Quote Originally Posted by GWH View Post
    Oh dear, poor build quality on that particular example? And here was me wanting to get another 527 after i have completely fallen in love with your old 17 Hornet.
    This ones a bit rougher in the bolt ramps, I've polished it up, better now, more a comment, against not seeing any advantage, in the 6.5 Grendel, I've got several 6.5's, plus the sticky down mag, is a pain in the ass, to carry in your hand all day, I tried it and prefer the Sako 6PPC, cooper 6x47 and 6.5x54 mannlicher as carry rifle's,
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    @Dusty Fog hasnt chimed in yet....he has a couple of 6.5-204s and shoots all manner of beasties with them....

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    Well here it is, my new 6x45. Just got back from collecting him last night.

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    BSA Regent Featherweight circa ‘56-‘63. Sako .243 1-10” barrel repurposed, custom mini gunworks can. Bolt stroke lengthened, custom 7 shot titanium magazine 2.435” (61.9mm) long.
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    It’s been a long wait to have a 6x45 back in my hands, can’t wait to get out and drop the hammer on something.

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    now THAT is a work rifle if ever Ive seen one...... bet it could tell some tales/tails......

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    Quote Originally Posted by Micky Duck View Post
    now THAT is a work rifle if ever Ive seen one...... bet it could tell some tales/tails......
    It sure can. It has been owned by a very good friend and mentor for a number of years, he took a lot of game with it as a .223 before building his 4th 6x45 on it.
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    Finally got to do some load development for the new 6x45. Nothing ground breaking, but happy with the results given most of the components were bits and bobs that I had lying around.

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    85gr Sierra HPBT 25.5gr 2206H

    Couldn’t get any more powder in the case, this charge was heavily compressed. I think the sako brass has a low internal volume compared to other makes of brass.

    What I was most happy with though, was the new fibreglass stock that I have just finished for it. These old BSA stocks all tend to break through the grip, and as I’d wanted to make a stock for some time, now was the time. Many thanks to @takbok for all the advice! The stock ended up 260gm lighter than the original too, so that was a bonus.

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    I reckon a Remmy 788 or one of the Howa minis would also be good candidates for improvement.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mathias View Post
    I reckon a Remmy 788 or one of the Howa minis would also be good candidates for improvement.

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    And speaking of a Rem 788.... the mate that inspired me to build 6x45s built his first on one

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    Okay so I'm almost convinced - Would a Remington Model 7 be a good option to convert ??

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    Quote Originally Posted by DUCKHUNTER View Post
    Okay so I'm almost convinced - Would a Remington Model 7 be a good option to convert ??
    Probably cheaper to get a howa micro action or mini action and then get a barrel and stock of your choice.
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    Just not a fan of the mini action (especially the detachable mag) - my 2nd choice would be a Zastava Mini Mauser - but figured a model 7 would give me excellent mag length
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    Quote Originally Posted by DUCKHUNTER View Post
    Okay so I'm almost convinced - Would a Remington Model 7 be a good option to convert ??
    Great choice

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    After a year off all things work related I am now back smithing full time, anyone wants a 6x45 barrel job give me a yell.
    Can also offer a dealer to dealer postal service to those out of the Waikato region.

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    Thanks @Wingman - Thoughts on a Model 7 Action Donor ??

 

 

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