From what I understand they're the same cartridge,the 7mm08 is necked down to .284,correct? So how come the heavyest wieght bullet i've found in factory ammo is 150g ?

My question is do any of you guys handload for the 7mm08? If so do you load with bullets heavier than what's availible from the factory?

have a 7mm-08 for deer use a 120 gr. best round for it.
heya rr

So even though it's basically the same cartridge as the 308,which handles bullet wieghts of 180g because it's necked down to .284 it wouldn't handle the wieght bullet?

The smaller the caliber, the less efficient it is, vs a larger caliber of the same case. Look at the RUM calibers, and its really evident. You could handload heavier bullets for the 7mm-08, but you will be making it into something its not. If you want to shoot the meatier bullets of 7mm, get the 7mm rem mag.

The beauty of the 7mm-08 is the ability to shoot 120 grain bullets.. I woud not want to shoot anything heavier, otherwise you might as well just shoot a 308.

i may of tired 120's in my 708 yet i really dont remember them being outstanding at the range . mine has a decided preference for noslers 140's

Yup Ridge that puts it in prospective.There would no advantage to shooting a 175g bullet over the 140g,actually with a 13"+ drop @ 400yds it's a disadvantage.

I curently have a vanguard in 7-08, its has knox stock and basix trigger, it shoots fairly good with 120 gr, 3/4 inc to 1 1/4 inch 5 shot groups, I want to get an aftermarket barrel installed as I want to try my hand at shooting long distance, like 600 yds. What would you all suggest I set the barrel up for 120, 140 or 160 gr boolits.
Ridge ?

RR do you think the 8 twist is necessary for 140's or just better or what.
wouldnt velocity be gained with a slower twist

oh and what about AI