Finally dropped 1 w/ the 7-08. pics

[DeerandbearhoG]

My rifle-Remington 700mtlss 7-08
My scope-2.5-8X36 leupold VXIII / Leupold DT mounts& rings
The ammo- Handload-154gr hornady interlock over 48gr H4895 (est.2600fps)
Shot was about 40 yds. entered through the left shoulder, exited just behind the right, tore up both lungs, heavy 60yd bloodtrail.
I absolutly love this rifle and caliber!


Alot of buzz around here about the 7mm-08 but I havent seen too many pics of game killed w/ it, so I thought Id post a few.
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[rjhans53]

You know it's sort of funny that you're using 154 gr bullet out of what is suppose to be a 140 gun. The funny part is that i get my best groups using 150 Win PP. Mine will shoot 140's well but it seems to light up and shine with the 150's.

[SwampCollie]

Well since you asked, I hope you don't have a weak stomach.

Shot this doe saturday with my 7-08 and a Nosler 140gr Ball. Tip.

Range: 12 feet (144 inches) if you don't count the 25 feet I was up in the tree..... she was directly underneath me.

Hit her right tween the eyes, and everything from the scalp down dropped out the bottom.

There was no tracking required.

[DeerandbearhoG]

Originally Posted by rjhans53

You know it's sort of funny that you're using 154 gr bullet out of what is suppose to be a 140 gun. The funny part is that i get my best groups using 150 Win PP. Mine will shoot 140's well but it seems to light up and shine with the 150's.

I got these things from midway for like 10$ a box! they were called "factory blemished bullets" funny cause I cant see any blemishes on them at all. I knew they were hornadys cause I dont know of any other brand that offer a 154gr weight. I bought 12 boxes (1200) so im good for a while. they do and inch or less everytime.

That headshot doe is gnarly!

[VAhuntr]

I really like the look of that 700 you have.

I plan to outfit my son(maybe even myself ) with a 7-08 in the next year or so.

[DeerandbearhoG]

Thanks! although its worse than I thought (for the deer that get shot w/ this thing) check out these holes!
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[RugerMike]

I have 3 rifles in the great 7mm-08 cartridge and they always seem to be my go to guns for my yearly KY deer hunting trips .

Ruger #1 SS w/laminated stock topped with a Nikon 3x9x40

Remington 700 BDL topped with a Burris II 3x9x40

TC Encore SS 24 ported topped w/ Leupold VXII 3x9x40

I use Federal Fusion and Federal Bear Claws both in 140gr with very good results, one shot and dropped with-in sight.

[driftrider]

Impressive. When the time comes to get my wife a deer rifle, I'm leaning more and more away from the 243 Win to the 7mm-08.

Oh, and BTW, that doe looks like a real hog in those pics. How much did she weigh approx?

Mike

[DeerandbearhoG]

Thanks! she was a fatty and not fun to drag out. I really wanted to weigh her this morning but I was pressed for time so I just skinned and quarterd and put her on ice in the cooler. I bet I get 40+ lbs of boned out meat at least ,the tenderloins were huge and check out these backstraps!

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[RugerMike]

Originally Posted by driftrider

Impressive. When the time comes to get my wife a deer rifle, I'm leaning more and more away from the 243 Win to the 7mm-08.

Oh, and BTW, that doe looks like a real hog in those pics. How much did she weigh approx?

Mike

I love all my 7mm-08's but my fiance uses a Rem 700 ADL in a 243 that I give her and trust me it is a tack driver as well. She took 2 nice fat does in KY about 2wks ago one at 140 yds and one at 75 yds, both heart shots. The 243 will do the job as well with less kick.