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To the OP:
There's nothing "magic" about 7mm-08 but it is pretty damned balanced. IMHO it's about as good as it gets for hunting blacktailed deer under the conditions I encounter. I haven't killed an elk with it but, while not perfect, I wouldn't have much hesitation to use it under roughly the same conditions. Like any .308-based cartridge, it will have some range limitations but those are quite a ways beyond where most of my shooting happens so they're not much of an issue.
I've owned 3 7mm-08s. The first two were fine, Remington Sevens, one blued, one stainless.
The current one is being a pain in the ass. It's a 700 CDL-SF. Accuracy has been inadequate so far, in the 2 MOA range. It has already failed with the 162 grain Hornady BTSP. It is in the process of failing, but not done yet, with the 140 Accubonds. A brief session when I first got it with 120 gran VMAXes suggests maybe it likes flat based bullets rather than boat tails so when the ABs are gone, I'll try partitions. If it fails there, I'm done with it. I haven't decided yet if I'll rebarrel to something else or just punt it.
The cartridge is, IMHO, a proven winner, but some of the rifles chambered for it are not. That's just how it goes.
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The 7mm-08 is a good pistol cartridge, in the XP100.
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Bought a Ruger American in 7mm-08 for my son three years ago...he's sixteen now.
It's a great round. He has taken a few deer now with it. I do handload for it with 140gr Sierra HPBT GameKings...a wicked bullet...expansion is fantastic.
The only factory ammo that particular rifle likes is Hornady American Whitetail. I tried Federal, Remington, and Winchester with pretty bad groups. Hornady grouped well...right at 1". Handloads are even better groups with Varget.
The 7mm-08 is an excellent choice.
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Just bought one so I am open to anyone justifying my purchase The Fire is a great place for just about any gun purchase justification... I just got a 700, 7-08, too. Got it in a trade, a Bobby Hart build that I put in a Hunters Edge. Haven't had time to work up loads. Previous owner said it was a shooter. I just shot it enough to sight it in, need time to work up loads. Already had a Timney 510. DF Good looking rig!!!
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I have owned two 7MM08`s.one shot ok,the one I have now shoots great.I will use it as a backup rifle to my 270.
Its all right to be white!! Stupidity left unattended will run rampant Don't argue with stupid people, They will drag you down to their level and then win by experience
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How does one rate effectiveness of their favorite over the effectiveness of another's favorite? Simple! Mine is the better choice, especially for the thinking man.
A wise man is frequently humbled.
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One of my 7-08's 24 inch tapered octagon barrel. It will put 140gr Accubond into a ragged hole all day.
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My wife has used a Remington 700 Mountain Rifle in 7mm-08 for years on mule deer, elk and pronghorns. It shoots accurately, doesn't kick much and works very well on game with 140 grain bullets (mostly Accubonds in recent years). I think it has a slight advantage over the .308 for open country hunting in that it shoots a little flatter with bullets of comparable SD. On the other hand, I think the .308 has a slight advantage on larger game. The differences are pretty small though. Either one works very well for most North American hunting. It mostly gets down to personal preference.
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How does one rate effectiveness of their favorite over the effectiveness of another's favorite? Simple! Mine is the better choice, especially for the thinking man. I know, I know, but some need an effectiveness factor. They need it quantified in order to know exactly where they fit, re the current top 10 trend of effectiveness in calibers, cartridges, etc. Most can't come close to your rugged individualistic nature.
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laissez les bons temps rouler
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One of my 7-08's 24 inch tapered octagon barrel. It will put 140gr Accubond into a ragged hole all day. Nice rifle. Mine will also, but I have to fill in the gaps most often. Which is the hard part.
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One of my 7-08's 24 inch tapered octagon barrel. It will put 140gr Accubond into a ragged hole all day. Classy rifle!
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Have you ever considered it may be one of the best kept secrets of............
"those in the know"
Most folks dont know what they dont know ☺
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Yep, that's universal and all inclusive. However we have 'access' to information so that our opinions have SOME basis in FACT. Jerry Are you Ole Gun Geek in disguise, per chance?
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How does one rate effectiveness of their favorite over the effectiveness of another's favorite? Simple! Mine is the better choice, especially for the thinking man. Sounds vaguely familiar. Jerry
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However we have 'access' to information so that our opinions have SOME basis in FACT.
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One of my 7-08's 24 inch tapered octagon barrel. It will put 140gr Accubond into a ragged hole all day. Beautiful rifle!!
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One of my 7-08's 24 inch tapered octagon barrel. It will put 140gr Accubond into a ragged hole all day. NICE! Would like build details on that one. DF
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GSP - "One of my 7-08's" 24 inch tapered octagon barrel. It will put 140gr Accubond into a ragged hole all day. G O R G E O U S ! Jerry
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Exceptional lumber.
Well done.
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Is this a 280 that you are showing Carmichael? I can't help laughing every time I see him post this.
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