I own a rifle that was a 7-08. Not sure I'd get one though as it strikes me as neither large nor small. It's right in the middle. 308 seems better suited to elk, 6.5/260 seems better suited to deer. I realize the 7-08 is probably a great all around rifle. Funny how certain cartridges appeal and others don't for absolutely no logical reason.

I will say my dad's bull went approximately 0 feet after taking a bullet from a 7-08. maybe it works ok...

Originally Posted by BobinNH


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I think I never fell in love with any of these short 6.5-7mm's is because I'd figured out by 1980 or so how to make 7 pound 270's and 280's etc, so they offered no advantage to me.


But, but, there's that extra .5" of bolt throw you have to suffer through! grin