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HI all,

I'm currently gathering the bits for another custom build. The plan is to build something predominantly for Big game Rifle Club competition over here, meeting Group 3 specs (Which is >.485" and 5,300ft/lb of energy, but which can also be used to hunt with should an opportunity arise (So won't be overly heavy or ornate).

I grabbed one of the Montana rifles being sold cheaply here recently, which are built on their 375H&H/458Lott length 1999 actions as opposed their larger PH action.

So, my current thinking is something like the 495 A-Square as it has enough power, is built for the 375 length actions and reportedly has no feed issues and is easier to modify feed ramp and action rails for, but I am wondering if something more standard like a 500Jeffery would fit (More width wise than length wise) without too many hours of extra metalwork on the action? Or any other ideas I might not have thought of?

Also, if I went with the A2, does anyone know a source of brass (Other than forming from one of the large Weatherby cases) or dies?

Thanks!

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Regards, Jeff

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