Was thinkin about buyin a short light mtn rifle in spring 08. Thot maybe a model 7 Rem in 7mm-08. Anyone got a Rem model 7 and how do you like it, or anyone with a 7mm-08 and how do you like it??? [/align]
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I had been eyeing a Remington model 7 synthetic s/s in a 260 Rem. for some time. It was on special because they had been discontinued on this particular model. I thought it would make for an excellent rifle for long days in the bush being that it was light and compact. The rifle has been sold since my last visit at the sporting good store. Maybe I should have picked it up.
I do have a rifle chambered in the 7 mm-08. I find this cartridge to be excellent for deer hunting. What"™s not to like about the 7 mm-08, short action, low recoil and a treat to shoot at the range...
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RE: 7mm-08 Model 7
I don't own a Model 7, but I do shoot a 700 CDL in 7mm-08 and simply love it. Some of my previous deer rifles have been .280 Rem., .270 Win., 30-06, and I hunted for many years with a 7mm Mag. Since I switched to the 7-08, I just see no reason to go to anything else anymore. Great accuracy, short action, light recoil. If you handload, I think they are one of the easiest cartridges to load for. That meaning lots of people I have talked to have been able to achieve good results with minimum work-up.
I'm seriously considering buying another in synthetic because that CDL is just too pretty to be banging around out in the woods..........
A buddy of mine has hunted with a Mod 7 S/S for several years in 7mm-08 and loves it.. It's a nice handy little rifle... The only down side IMHO is that the short barrel is LOUD...Sort of cancels one of the benefits of the mild mannered chambering...
My favorite deer rifle is a M700 Mountain rifle in 7mm-08...It's a little bigger than the M7, but it is still a relatively light and handy rifle, and the 22" barrel reduces the muzzle blast enough to make it a real pleasure to shoot...It's noticeably milder to shoot than my .280 Rem or a .270, and really does the job on deer.....
I have a model 7 in 7mm-08. I am looking for another one if that gives you any indication on how I like it. It is a great shooting gun, Light and is accurate. Very flat shooter. I only have 2 does taken with this gun and both were shot using the winchester ballistic tip X2 or whatever they call them. both were bang flops. Mine is wood with matte barrel. I'd like to get another in synthetic with SS.
I'm currently using a Rem 721 30-06 24" and a Mod 70 7RemMag 26" and wasthinking the carbon stock model 7 would work for all my big game hunting as it's less wt to carry. My thought was to add a 2-7 scope to keep it lightwt. Thanks for all y'alls input.
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My stepbro has one and I LOVE IT. I tried to tell him it was junk and he should just give it to me but he didn't bite. Light, doen't kick bad, shoulders wonderful and will drop a deer in his/her tracks w/out any problem. Go for it!
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I bought one for my daughter las year and I love it. She shot her first deer with it this year. The rifle is light and handles great. The only thing that I wish I had done is get it in SS.
I have also been very impressed with the trigger pull on hers.
7mm-08 Model 7
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Light, doen't kick bad, shoulders wonderful and will drop a deer in his/her tracks w/out any problem. Go for it!
