Thinking of improving my 7-08 and was wondering if any of you had done it? If so, what was the velocity difference.

Seen listings for it on smiths' websights, but never actually seen one in person. I can't see velocity being a huge pay-off. You could probably do better with a 280.

I would jump to 280 rather than ai the 7/08, just me but fire forming brass would be pita.

fireforming is as simple as shooting 7mm08 factory ammo or reg reloads through it. Same as any other standard caliber Ackly improved. But I would still go with the 280AI myself over the 7mm08, more velocity and can get ammo

Now on the other hand if you have a 6mm06AI like I do it can be a little more work but still not bad.

I know that still pita burning rounds thru barrel just to fire form brass to each his own, to go 280ai might as well get the 7 mag my .02

guess i just like being different. 8mm rem mag, 35 whelen, 250 savage, 218 bee,wildcats and such. Heck i have to form brass for my bee and 7-30waters!!

I'm going to get it done and I'll let ya'll know how it turns out.

Thanks for the replies.

7mm-08 Water capacity max 55 grains
7mm-08AI Water capacity max 58.3 grains

3.3 grains case capacity is not going to give you much velociy improvement, cases should last longer

6% increase in case volume increase going to AI

Forgot to include that shouls result in about a 2.4% velocity increase ofrom 3000fps to 3072fps for a 120gr bullet, if the math in my head is correct

Having one built right now gunsmith's load for the round pushes a 120@ 3400fps and 3100fps with 140's.

Out of curiousity, how much does it cost to have a rifle converted to A.I.?

Having a whole new barrel put on so I'm not converting.