7mm-08 better than a 308 at elk hunting

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05-09-2003, 08:26 PM

Little Bow Man 1

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7mm-08 better than a 308 at elk hunting

Do you think that the 7mm-08 or the 308 would be a better choice for me as my first elk rifle. I am 10 years old and will be going on my first elk hunt when I turn 12.

05-09-2003, 10:34 PM

LittleHuntinFool

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RE: 7mm-08 better than a 308 at elk hunting

Both will have the same result; a dead elk. It just depends on what feels better with you. Personally I' d take the .308 but that is just me.

05-10-2003, 10:19 AM

Little Bow Man 1

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RE: 7mm-08 better than a 308 at elk hunting

thank' s LittleHuntinFool.

05-10-2003, 04:13 PM

Deerslayer_37

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RE: 7mm-08 better than a 308 at elk hunting

7mm-08 and .308 are very close in comparison. Either one willl be fine. Do you have a choice what to use? ive never hunted elk, but ive heard from my uncle who goes every year that higher caliber starting at .270 on up seem to work the best.

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