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Like to hear more about that myself...

http://www.midwayusa.com/find?&newcategorydimensionid=9847

Know it's available mail order but 7-08mm ammo is not something I see on a lot of shelves down this way. Ammo availability is a moot argument in my book.


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Originally Posted by Sycamore
7mm-08 and don't look back, you won't have to.

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The 7mm/08 is definitely an over achiever. Great cartridge, easy to load for when you get started with that. The same can be said of the .280 Rem. I like them both. If I could lay my hands on another floorplate model of the old Remington 700 Mountain rifle, I'd take either the 7mm/08 or the .280. The only bears we have around here are black, and from what I hear from people I trust, they don't require any more killing than a deer or elk. What that means is, the 7/08 or the .280 will take care of them with ease.


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Originally Posted by roundoak
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Because you don't reload, that eliminates the 7x57,


I would like to hear more about this statement. Plus the OP said: "I dont reload yet so please keep that in mind while suggesting crtridges. But I do plan to start soon."


Norma factory ammo is loaded hotter than the typical US loads.


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Originally Posted by sbhva
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Because you don't reload, that eliminates the 7x57,


I would like to hear more about this statement. Plus the OP said: "I dont reload yet so please keep that in mind while suggesting crtridges. But I do plan to start soon."


Norma factory ammo is loaded hotter than the typical US loads.


'Zactly - and that's why the 7x57 should be eliminated. It's a great round - I've had one and I'm sorry I let it go - but from a practical perspective it's not a good choice for a non-handloader. If you have to search around for relatively obscure ammunition in order to get the same velocities that can be achieved from many common loads of 7-08, it's not a good option.
I appreciate that you, Roundoak, and Dan like the 7x57, but it doesn't fit the OP's needs as well as others.

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wow, I am a handloader and have been for about 40 years, have multiple 7mm rifles. 7 mauser, 7-08, 7 mag, and 7 rum. If I had to pick one it would be the 7 mag if I didn't handload.

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.280 Rem. Improve it if you want.


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might as well have a 270 or an 06. In retrospect not bad choices

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Originally Posted by blanket
might as well have a 270 or an 06. In retrospect not bad choices


Agreed, the .280 can do what those can do...just much cooler.


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.280 Ackley is way cooler...


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Originally Posted by Jschonfarber
Im planning on building a new hunting rifle, Ive decided to use a 7mm. I will mostly hunt whitetails, and hogs until I move up north and hunt elk. I want a relatively light gun and any sugestions on the rest of the rifle woukd also be appreciated.


7mm Mag if you like speed & great ballistics ........ or .280 if want a really great hunting rifle. Either caliber based on a 700 or custom action would be tops.


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You know I like AI's, but they ain't for just anybody. smile


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Originally Posted by ltppowell
You know I like AI's, but they ain't for just anybody. smile
Too true... I guess telling folks about the ballistics on a .280AI don't quite cut it. They gotta see it for themselves.


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I started with a 7 mag many years ago. I went to a 280 after 4 years as I could shoot it much more accurately. I now also have 2 7X57's. One of these old Mexican Mausers may well end up as a 257 Roberts. Though they are a small ring Mauser, they have the '98 3 lug design, so they are strong actions. My vote would go for the 280 or the 7mm with 175 gr bullets "up Nawth".

I do reload, but I get good factory ammo for the 7X57 from the internet sources. The Norma load, while expensive, is worth every cent.

The weight of a rifle can get to be a drag if you hunt like I do. I put in a lot of miles on the ground during a typical day afield.

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I like the .284 Win; it outperforms the 7-08, mimics the .280 Rem, and works in a short action. In the NULA, you can tailor barrel length and weight. With a 28" barrel, it is kind of long and heavy (relatively) but mimics a 7mm Mag. Those who say it is too long for bayou hunting admit that their partner uses a 12 gauge with 30" full choke and slugs, lol.


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Yeh, but it only works in a short action if you use wimpy bullets. I think short actions are way overrated. There is nothing wrong with a long action.


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Originally Posted by Tony
I have become quite partial to the 7x57. Not a long term user but I have found, like so many others, it is a very pleasant round to shoot that just gets the job done. I will be using it much more in the future. So, the 7x57 or its clone the 7-08 I suppose.

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Originally Posted by Tony
I have become quite partial to the 7x57. Not a long term user but I have found, like so many others, it is a very pleasant round to shoot that just gets the job done. I will be using it much more in the future. So, the 7x57 or its clone the 7-08 I suppose.

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Guys, The OP hasn't posted on this thread since the first two pages. I sent him this PM with no response

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Just to let you know, CDNN investments has stainless Ruger M77 Hawkeyes on sale for $399.99. They do come in 280 Rem.

http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/cdnn/CDNN2012-1.pdf


That is what he's talking, can't do much better, especially for the money.

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