Originally Posted by battue

Nor are 200 & 220gr needed for Whitetails which was the OP's concern. They will most certainly work, but for Whitetails will do nothing the 7mm-08 offerings will not and may do better.


I'd agree to that, however my comments were made based upon efw's statement,
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"... and the 30-06 as perfect all around cartridge.

Now that I have a Tikka T3 Lite 7-08 I'm leaning toward that as a replacement (dare I say it???) for the venerable 06, tho I won't be selling my Mauser Straight Pull Springfield anytime soon."
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Originally Posted by Brad

The 160 in the 7-08 at the same speed as the 200 in the 30-06 is a heck of a lot of cartridge. I'd not hesitate to use that load on anything a 30-06/200 would be loaded in NA for, and, hit the same, I have little doubt the outcome on any animal in any scenario would be different with either one.


Yes, Brad I understand, but let's make a deal...

When we come face to face with 'bone fidee'(grin) BROWN BEAR,
you can have the 7-08 and 160 NP or whatever....

I'll take the 06 w/200 NP.


The outcome MIGHT be the same, but I'd feel better.

Jerry

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