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Difference Between 7mm-08 and 308

Old 11-21-2009, 02:52 PM
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I was wondering what the difference is between these two calibers?
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Old 11-21-2009, 03:14 PM
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.284 X 140gr X 2800fps

.308 X 150gr X 2800fps

The 7-08 has a higher sectional density and ballistic coefficient (when comparing those std loads) meaning it drops less and should penetrate better.
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Old 11-21-2009, 03:25 PM
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huh........
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Old 11-21-2009, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Snipe4Food
huh........
what part did you not understand? be happy to clarify
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Old 11-21-2009, 03:30 PM
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308 = parent case to 7mm-08
7mm-08 is a 308 necked down to accept 7mm (.284) bullets.
Both are short action rounds, considered "inherently" accurate, and effective deer-stoppers.
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Old 11-21-2009, 04:23 PM
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No no you explainded it well i just found it pretty interesting how much some people know....
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Old 11-21-2009, 04:53 PM
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I bought my wife a Marlin 7-08 340.00 cheap compared to my 1,000.00 270WSM and I have killed two with the 7-08 and love it it is my go to gun when the wife doesnt go
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Old 11-21-2009, 06:33 PM
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what would make u say that....ive always thought the .308 as a better round
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Old 11-21-2009, 07:14 PM
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Uhh, .62mm, DOHHHH.
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Old 11-21-2009, 08:07 PM
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There you go being helpful again.


Gonna ruin you reputation.................................
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