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Old 12-29-2009, 11:25 AM
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I'm looking at getting the browning micro hunter 7mm-08. I'd like a compact light weight gun to carry around when I go to certain stands, I normally hunt with the 7 mag and that thing is a little big at times.

Any opinions on the 7mm-08 micro hunter? Would this be too small for me? I'm going to check it out at the store tonight, but wanted some input before I go.

I'm also drawn to this rifle because it'd be small enough for my girlfriend to use, and my little nephew when he gets a little older.
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Old 12-29-2009, 04:52 PM
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nice gun but I bet it will have a little recoil
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Old 12-30-2009, 03:33 AM
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That's the gun I use for deer hunting and I like it a lot!. Compact, lightweight, and the recoil is not bad at all. Plenty of knock down punch for any deer out there.
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Old 12-30-2009, 04:22 AM
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There's a tread in this forum, 7-08 vs .308 that might give you some insight.
Like zrexpilot said a lighter gun is gonna give you a little more recoil.
The ballist on this round seem to be very good{at least on paper}Comparable to .270 & .308
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Old 12-30-2009, 06:17 AM
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The micro may have too short of a LOP for you. It depends on your size / arm length etc. If so, get a slip on recoil pad to put on when you shoot and take off for the girlfriend (if necessary). The recoil in a 7mm08 is very reasonable even in a short, lightweight compact gun. My wife shoots both a 7mm-08 and a .308 in a Ruger compact without issue what-so-ever. Good luck.
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Old 12-30-2009, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by jerry d
There's a tread in this forum, 7-08 vs .308 that might give you some insight.
Like zrexpilot said a lighter gun is gonna give you a little more recoil.
The ballist on this round seem to be very good{at least on paper}Comparable to .270 & .308

Just read that thread, a lot of great info in there- thanks for the heads up.
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Old 12-30-2009, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by bugsNbows
The micro may have too short of a LOP for you. It depends on your size / arm length etc. If so, get a slip on recoil pad to put on when you shoot and take off for the girlfriend (if necessary). The recoil in a 7mm08 is very reasonable even in a short, lightweight compact gun. My wife shoots both a 7mm-08 and a .308 in a Ruger compact without issue what-so-ever. Good luck.

I think I will go with this gun, and if it feels short I'll try adding a recoil pad- I'm 5'11 so not a big guy- but about average.
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