I bought a 7mm-08, Model 7 youth model( I started buying youth models because I have two grandsons and a granddaughter that I plan on giving the guns to when they are old enough) about 4 years ago and I handload for it. I have been loading sierra 140 gr boattails, I can't remember the loads right now and it's to cold to go out to my shop to check, but I can honestly say, it is the most pleasant rifle to shoot that I have. I actually believe it's more fun to shoot than a 243 I have. As for accuracy, and I'm not as good as I once was, but it is what I would call, a tack driver. Needless to say, the caliber has made a believer out of me on deer and hogs.

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