7mm-08
 

Thinking about buying a Stevens 200 in 7mm-08. It will be more of a backup deer and coyote gun than anything else. I have experience with these rifles, just what about the cartridge. Any info would be great.

RE: 7mm-08
 

It's a good one, my brother bought a Model 7 in that caliber back in the early 80s...Has killed a ton of deer with it, he uses the 140gr CoreLokts.

RE: 7mm-08
 

If you reload, there are a lot a 7mm bullet choices. I don't have a 7mm-08, but I do shoot a .243, 25-308, and a.308. Allof those use the same parent brass and are very easy to work with and shoot with limited recoil. Sounds like a good choice to me.

RE: 7mm-08
 

I have a 7 mm-08 that I’ve used for couple of years. Have only taken 2 deer with it so far but must say it’s a cartridge that very pleasant to shoot. The 7 mm has a good selection of bullets to reload if you do reload...

RE: 7mm-08
 

One of my favorite deer calibers,can't go wrong! Check out this link...

http://members.tripod.com/sed88/rem7/

RE: 7mm-08
 

Great choice. Plenty of down range power, low recoil.

RE: 7mm-08
 

I've used one the last 2 seasons. 12 deer later I say its a dandy. Core-lokts work very well in it. I like it so well I have 2 of them now.

RE: 7mm-08
 

I've got two of them.

That rifle will soon become your main deer rifle... not your backup...

Its unbeatable as a medium game round in my book. And there again, if you handload there isn't much you can't get it to without going into the 8mm class.

RE: 7mm-08
 

I bought one in 2004, and have killed my share of deer with it. I used 140 gr. Accubonds in it last year because it just shoots them so well. It's a great cartridge to handload, and there are plenty of bullet/powder combinations available if you reload. The recoil is minimal. It's a fun gun to shoot. As was said before, if you start fiddling with it, I'm sure it will become your go-to deer gun.

RE: 7mm-08
 

Check out the field and stream cartridge guide and what it says about 7mm-08

RE: 7mm-08
 

I bought my first deer rifle in 1983.......it was a remington 788 in 7mm08. i've owned several more since then . 140 gr remington factory loads, handloaded 139 gr hornady interlock ,140 serria ,140 nosler ballistic tip ,all kill deer great.there are at least 6 of my buddys that have , and use 'em every season ,its a great cartridge .

RE: 7mm-08
 

I was thinking the same thing. I love this little cartridge. The way it works around here is that some dad originally buys a 7mm-08 for his wife or kid and then gradually more and more begins using it himself anytime they don't go hunting with him. For me it's just about the perfect deer cartridge.

RE: 7mm-08
 

Wow, i didn't realize everyone liked this round that much. I might have to go buy one and try it. The bad thing is, i already have a .270, .30-30, .300 wsm, and a .223. Guess i'll just have to make room in the safe for one more.

RE: 7mm-08
 

a buddy of mine always says...........if you dont get past what you need , you'll never have any fun. :D:D

RE: 7mm-08
 

Hey Mean,
If you really love the .270 thenjust add another rifle, but if the .270 is just another rifle to you, I'd recommend selling it and adding the 7mm-08 to the mix. Looks like it would fit in rather nicely. Nothing wrong with the .270 though, you just don't really need IMHO a 7mm-08 with the mix you already have. Not to throw a wrench into things, but if the .308 parent cartridge is really what you are after, stuff a .243 in with your other guns, and keep 'em all. Out here in Idaho, the .243 or any of the fast .22's are the preferred coyote fodder.