7mm08 all around cartridge?
12-24-2010, 09:38 AM
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Elk would be a possibility in the future but not a steady thing. The .338 would be out of the question becauuse of the recoil. I own a .243 and was looking to move up in cal. but still want it to be an all around caliber.
two other choice high on my list are the .270 & .308.I'm leaning more toward the short action rifles though.
The ballistics on the 7mm-08 are very simular to the 7mm Mauser and that round has taken its share of elk.
two other choice high on my list are the .270 & .308.I'm leaning more toward the short action rifles though.
The ballistics on the 7mm-08 are very simular to the 7mm Mauser and that round has taken its share of elk.
12-24-2010, 10:06 AM
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Elk would be a possibility in the future but not a steady thing. The .338 would be out of the question becauuse of the recoil. I own a .243 and was looking to move up in cal. but still want it to be an all around caliber.
two other choice high on my list are the .270 & .308.I'm leaning more toward the short action rifles though.
The ballistics on the 7mm-08 are very simular to the 7mm Mauser and that round has taken its share of elk.
two other choice high on my list are the .270 & .308.I'm leaning more toward the short action rifles though.
The ballistics on the 7mm-08 are very simular to the 7mm Mauser and that round has taken its share of elk.
If you stay East of the Mississippi a .308 is a beautiful thing, as is the 7-08. Hunting the Rockies and the open plains would make me want a bit more. I am sure that the 7 Mauser and 7-08 cartridges have taken elk, but I have not seen anyone carry one in any my elk camps in the past 40+ years. Most guys want to shoot a fairly heavy bullet like a 160 grain 7mm or a 180 grain 30 caliber, and want to shoot it as fast as possible.
12-24-2010, 10:33 AM
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What you're saying Big Uncle makes sense. Makes me regret selling my .06 even more now. But it don't suck having to buy a new rifle either.I think if it came down to the .06 or .270 I'd go with the .270 only because I never owned a rifle chambered in it. Is there much of a recoil difference between the two? The older I'm getting the less recoil I'm liking.
12-24-2010, 11:05 AM
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The recoil charts indicate that the .270 is a bit less than the .30-06 due to the generally lighter bullet (something like 15% less recoil), but to me the .270 seems much more pleasant to shoot. This fall I had two rifles on the range preparing for an elk hunt. One was a .300 Win Mag and the other was a light weight .270 Win. The difference in recoil was like night and day. It really made me appreciate the gentle push of the .270.
12-24-2010, 11:42 AM
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Thanks for your input Big Uncle.
12-24-2010, 07:24 PM
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I anyone in this thread reloads for the 7mm-08 I have a once used RCBS Precision Mic for sale like brand new. $40 includes shipping CONUS. I had it in a Browning A-Bolt Micro-Medallion and it was a sweet, light weight little gun. Wished I never sold it.
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12-25-2010, 01:14 PM
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I was told that the 7mm-08 was a knecked-down .308....still its a nice Rifle to have.I bought a Savage 7mm-08 111 GCNS Bolt-Action with the Accu-trigger and the recoil wasn't as bad as my 30-06 but still a little noticeable.I was considering getting the "Managed Recoil" shells from Remington and letting my Daughters use the 7mm-08 during their Youth Deer Hunts but the Managed Recoil shells were on back order for over 2 months so I ended up sighting the Rifle in with regular 140 grain shells.
I think a Regular .270 Rifle would have even less felt recoil than the 7mm-08?I've talked with several of my Hunting Friends and they really like their .270 Rifles and the shells are easy to get and have a lot more choice to pick from.
I think a Regular .270 Rifle would have even less felt recoil than the 7mm-08?I've talked with several of my Hunting Friends and they really like their .270 Rifles and the shells are easy to get and have a lot more choice to pick from.
12-26-2010, 08:57 AM
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I get mix reviews on the recoil of a 7mm08.Some guys say it kicks as hard as their .308 in the same rifle others say it's a little less. According to a recoil chart it kicks about the same as a .35REM.I hate to buy it and find out the recoil is the same as .270,which is another caliber high on my list.
Most of long action guns are a bit heavier than the short action counterpart so that will reduce felt recoil.
Most of long action guns are a bit heavier than the short action counterpart so that will reduce felt recoil.
12-26-2010, 11:30 AM
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I have both a 7mm-08 and a 308 and recoil is about the same. Both Savage rifles with the 308 being syn/stainless and the 7 wood and blued. That being said i would take the 308 all day. 30 cal bullet, more options in bullet choices and ammo everywhere. I used to really like the 7mm-08 but since i bought the 308 it stays on the shelf for now. Again, recoil feels exactly the same to me. The 7mm-08 actually feels sharper with recoil which i don't care for.