7mm - 08

bigpapa · 12-07-2006, 02:01 PM

I saw a really nice engraved Ruger MKII for sale at a local shop at a great price. Only kick is the round for the rifle is 7mm-08. I have absolutly no working knowledge of this round. How reliable is it? Does it kick hard? How accurate? I guess what I'm saying is how does it stack up to a .308 or 30-06. Both of which I am framiliar with?

Thanks for your help.

Chuck

ranger140892 · 12-07-2006, 02:04 PM

7mm-08 is just a 308 Win case necked down. Yes, it's a great cartridge. Versitile too since 7mm bullet selection covers from 90-175 gr. Recoil is usually a bit less than a 308 Win rifleof the same weight.

shepdogwv · 12-07-2006, 02:45 PM

Excellent deer round, I bought one three years ago and have smoked quite a few deer with it.

wyotimberghost · 12-07-2006, 03:01 PM

Low recoil, does good on animals all the way up to elk.

Chantecler111 · 12-07-2006, 03:08 PM

The 7mm-08 is a good cartridge, light recoil, and hits pretty hard on the business end.

gassygordo · 12-07-2006, 03:38 PM

IMO the perfect deer cartridge with no (almost) recoil!! Does a great job on woodchucks too!

Chantecler111 · 12-07-2006, 03:38 PM

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ORIGINAL: gassygordo

IMO the perfect deer cartridge with no (almost) recoil!! Does a great job on woodchucks too!

It's hard to argue with that.

trailer · 12-07-2006, 05:50 PM

Makes for an excellent deer hunting rifle with a mild recoil and very pleasant to shoot at the range...

bigpapa · 12-08-2006, 09:31 AM

What about the 7mm Rem Mag? Is it just a Mag sized 7mm-08? Is the recoil substatually more? Just curious.

trailer · 12-08-2006, 09:48 AM

The 7mm Rem. Mag is an excellent cartridge but does have more recoil. I have used the 7mm Rem. Mag for years but now enjoy the 7 mm-08 allot more for deer hunting. The 7 mm-08 is also comes in a short action rifle compared to long action for the 7 mm Rem. Mag...