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08-25-2003 | 02:21 PM

latts

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Spike

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From: New Castle Pa USA

7mm-08

Is the 7mm-08 a reliable cartridge for hunting Elk and Mule deer using 140gr Nosler Partitions? Any thoughts would be appreciated....

08-25-2003 | 07:48 PM

dvdegeorge

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RE: 7mm-08

7mm-08 would be fine for mule deer,might be a bit light for elk.I think it would depend on how far of a shot and shot placement.

08-25-2003 | 08:43 PM

seattlesetters

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RE: 7mm-08

With a 150-160gr bullet, you' re fine for elk within 200 yards. With a 140gr bullet, you' re perfect for deer at all reasonable ranges.

08-25-2003 | 10:18 PM

handloader1

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RE: 7mm-08

I feel it is a good cartridge for thin skinned game. Good luck.

08-25-2003 | 10:32 PM

drh1175

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RE: 7mm-08

I am looking at this exact cartridge. Think it is awesome. If you are not a magnum freek like some. You will be quite happy. This cartridge according to balistics charts I have looked at will do anything a .270 will do. withing a few pounds all the way out to 500 yds. So anything within 250 yds will be just fine for elk. I would believe.