.25 Souper ? for Rocky

[Rocky Raab]

Yup, still have it and still love it. The only regret I have is using a Rem 788 action. While superb in cartridges of .223 case head size, the 788's rear locking lugs allow a lot more action spring with cartridges based on the 308 case size, due to added backthrust. So I get pressure signs like primer craters and hard bolt lift long before I would in a more conventional front-lug rifle.

If I started it today, I'd be looking for a used (maybe shot out) Rem 600, 700 or 7, or a short action Savage or Howa action in 22-250, 243 or 308. I'd know the cartridges would feed perfectly and all I'd eed would be a new barrel.

You might try Hornady or Redding for the dies if RCBS doesn't have any left. Frankly, I'd shop the dies first. Everything else including the reamer is simple.

Failing all that, look up dies for 250 Savage Ackley Improved, which is almost exactly the identical case shape and volume as a 25-308.