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So I have a NH Model 70 in 270 WSM that has a bad barrel. I'm going to have it built into a nice lightweight all purpose hunting rig. Instead of having all sorts of different rifles, I'm going to consolidate down to one or to great rifles and focus on applying in more states for different tags.
I'm not a big reloader anymore as I just don't have time. Over the counter availability is important. My goal is a total scoped weight no more than 7.5 pounds. Main game will be coues deer, mule deer, occasional Elk, and some black bear. Max shot would be 400 yards and even then it had better be a damn perfect set up.
It seems that the 7mm-08 and 308 are damn near identical ballistically with the 308 being able to run heavier bullets and the 7mm-08 shooting slightly flatter. Any help or advice would be great.
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Since over the counter availability is important to you, I would go with the 308. Otherwise I would go 7mm-08 for no other reason than to be a little different!
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If you mean having that 70 built into a 308, you've got a bolt face and feed rail problem.
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If you mean having that 70 built into a 308, you've got a bolt face and feed rail problem. That was my first thought also...
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I think you're stuck with either direction you go: barreling in something .473= bolt and other$. Barreling back to any WSM= ammo cost or going back to loading.
New rifle seems easier and likely cheaper, short or long term. ??
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Sell the WSM and buy a Featherweight in .308. Muddy
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Either would work just fine! I have both calibers. I have always been partial to a 30 caliber hole in an animal though, my thinking is a little better blood trail possibly but haven't had any proof of this notion? Something about a modern 7x57 makes me go "heee heee"!
I ended up getting a 7mm-08 as my primary hunting rifle but will never be without a .30 caliber in the rack.
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WSM to .473 is going to be problems you don't need.
I'd take the 7 over the 30 any day.
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Swap the WSM for a .308. You mentioned factory ammo availability. That puts the .308 at the top of your wish list.
A WSM won't make into .308 easily. Not worth the trouble and expense. Starting over is the way to go.
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that solves that, I'll just sell and start over.
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IF you are going mostly factory ammo, I'd get the 7-08 and stock up the ammo the rifle likes best. My .02 FWIW.
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I'm partial to the 7-08, but honestly inside of 300 it matters not, beyond that the 7-08 pulls away (depending on loads). The 7-08 is a little easier all around IMO...although the 308 is a bit better in my area for ammo selection on the shelf. If you reload the opportunities are vast with the 7-08. Many take elk with a well made 140 gr pill and if that isn't enough for you it'll push the 150s and 160s well enough.
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If I was starting over, either cartridge would do nicely on anything I've shot in my lifetime. Up to and including Elk. I know, no help.
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STS -
IF you are going mostly factory ammo, I'd get the 7-08 and stock up the ammo the rifle likes best. My .02 FWIW. Or, take up reloading... DF
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I have about come to the conclusion that a person can't shoot anymore if he/she doesn't reload.
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It sure makes sense.
The only way one can custom tailor a load for max performance from a rifle is to reload. With factory ammo, one size fits all. Most factory stuff is pretty good, better than in the past. But to see what a rifle can really do, one must spend some time with it, trying different combos.
And, it's a lot of fun, really rewarding when you find that optimal load.
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I have about come to the conclusion that a person can't shoot anymore if he/she doesn't reload. Yep. Everytime I read some knucklehead asking questions about LR shooting and they reply that "I don't wanna reload", that they aren't really serious about it and don't have a clue what is involved. Ditto for getting gun with a handgun or shotgun.
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Somebody might gobble that 270 WSM "donor" pretty quick. If I were to quit reloading or not fool with it, it'd be 308 all the way. Cheap ball for dinking around with and plenty of good factory to be had.
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