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I've gone exclusively to the 7-08 lately. I've used and killed plenty of deer with the .270, .280, 7 Rem Mag and others. The 7-08 is now my go-to deer rifle, and it's an easy one to work up loads for. I'm currently shooting 140 gr. AccuBonds and will try 120 gr.'s this summer. I just see no reason to look elsewhere anymore.....
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You guys are starting to sell me on this , I like what I here !
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Okay then.............270 & 7-08 is like duplicating your efforts.
Get a 7MM rem mag or a .300 win mag and have a broader spectrum of rifle calibers to choose from ! |
I have a 7mm-08 and this has always been one of my favorite calibers for deer hunting. That was until i bought a 308. I know, i know, 308 = boring but i don't care. To me its probably the best round for hunting deer available. Back to the 7mm-08... the recoil is about the same out of my rifle as the 308 (both Savage rifles) but the rifle shooting the 7 has been showing some pretty poor accuracy. Now comes the problem, i can only find Winchester 140 7mm-08 at local stores for about $28 a box. I want to try other ammo to see if that improves accuracy but can't find much selection unless i want to pay close to $40 a box. That is my beef with the 7mm-08. Other than that, some consider it the best deer caliber around. Light rifles, light recoil, and high BC.
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I have a 7x57 and .280.IMO you cant beat the 7x57,7-08 or .308 for most game/hunting situations.
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Originally Posted by semi
(Post 3732638)
I have a 7mm-08 and this has always been one of my favorite calibers for deer hunting. That was until i bought a 308. I know, i know, 308 = boring but i don't care. To me its probably the best round for hunting deer available. Back to the 7mm-08... the recoil is about the same out of my rifle as the 308 (both Savage rifles) but the rifle shooting the 7 has been showing some pretty poor accuracy. Now comes the problem, i can only find Winchester 140 7mm-08 at local stores for about $28 a box. I want to try other ammo to see if that improves accuracy but can't find much selection unless i want to pay close to $40 a box. That is my beef with the 7mm-08. Other than that, some consider it the best deer caliber around. Light rifles, light recoil, and high BC.
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Originally Posted by Pawildman
(Post 3733178)
...... Most all rifles shoot better when properly handloaded for. Ever think about it?
actually i would have no idea how to reload. I have a number of rifles that all shoot well with regular Rem Corelokts (3006, 308, 30-30) but this one savage 7mm-08 just won't group less than about 8" all over the target. |
Originally Posted by semi
(Post 3733240)
this savage 7mm-08 just won't group less than about 8" all over the target.
IMO it's likely one of the following Action bedding barrel pressure from the stock seriously bad crown Loose barrel (yes....I had one once) |
Originally Posted by Vapodog
(Post 3733251)
Extremely unusual.....return it to Savage.....They will stand behind it!
IMO it's likely one of the following Action bedding barrel pressure from the stock seriously bad crown Loose barrel (yes....I had one once) |
There's a wide choice of 7mm-08 available on-line.
I just brought managed recoil remmington ammo. We'll try it next week. I am sure the M_R ammo at 100-200 yards will knock anything over. using standand ammo, It kicks more than my .243 but way less than my .30-06 I can't wait to try the M-R ammo. |
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