Finally dropped 1 w/ the 7-08. pics
11-30-2009, 03:34 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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Finally dropped 1 w/ the 7-08. pics
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.
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.
Last edited by DeerandbearhoG; 11-30-2009 at 03:37 PM.
11-30-2009, 04:15 PM
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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.
11-30-2009, 04:28 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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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.
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.
11-30-2009, 06:12 PM
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. they do and inch or less everytime.That headshot doe is gnarly!
Last edited by DeerandbearhoG; 11-30-2009 at 06:14 PM.
) with a 7-08 in the next year or so.
) check out these holes!
12-01-2009, 08:50 AM
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7mm-08 hard to beat in my opinion
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.
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.
12-01-2009, 11:10 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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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
Oh, and BTW, that doe looks like a real hog in those pics. How much did she weigh approx?
Mike
12-01-2009, 11:19 AM
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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!
12-01-2009, 12:10 PM
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