7-08AI Reamer Specs for F-Class

[Mulligan]

I know a few of you have tried the 7-08 for F-class.
What reamer suggestions do you have for running the 168 class bullets in this case? Is there anyone still running the 180’s with it? I know @Quickoz, @ShootDots, @plumbs7 gave it a go????

I plan to order a reamer soon and am looking to learn from the collective knowledge on this site.
Thanks for the help
CW

 

[Quickoz]

I'd run the 168gr over 180gr. Though I would like it to try it with Moly and 180gr to see how it runs. Be interesting to see if the 2820 node can be reached without pressure.

 

[Mulligan]

I'd run the 168gr over 180gr. Though I would like it to try it with Moly and 180gr to see how it runs. Be interesting to see if the 2820 node can be reached without pressure.

Any reamer advice?

 

[Quickoz]

If you want 180s. Run mine. Its from PTG. 220fb. Shoulder bushed forward 17 thou. 314nk. Can run lighter bullets and get more powder in the case though too.

 

[ShootDots]

Any reamer advice?

The reamer I have has a .270 freebore for the Berger 180 Hybrids. It is spot on. So I would imagine that same freebore would be just about right for the 168gr. since the 180 Hybrids have a relatively short bearing surface.

 

[Mulligan]

The reamer I have has a .270 freebore for the Berger 180 Hybrids. It is spot on. So I would imagine that same freebore would be just about right for the 168gr. since the 180 Hybrids have a relatively short bearing surface.

@ShootDots Ben, did you push the shoulder forward on your AI?
Thanks
CW

 

[ShootDots]

@ShootDots Ben, did you push the shoulder forward on your AI?
Thanks
CW

No Sir, just a "standard", if you will, Ackley improvement... But remember, it sure does appear to me that the shoulder does move forward to some small degree..