Originally Posted by rdd
What are your thoughts on a 7mm-08 with 140 gr Accubonds at 2960 fps and an elk out at 500yds. .


Originally Posted by BuzzH
I've shot over 20 with my 7-08 and the 140 accubond at 2860.

Farthest was 620. My brother killed a bull with my rifle at 486....rest have been 300 or less, majority less than 200.


I think Buzz is the one that gave you the answer you need. My experience with the 7-08 on elk is limited to exactly one bull with a 150 Ballistic Tip at 40 yards, but I'd have no hesitation with the 7-08/140 NAB at 500 yards.

Aside, in the three 22" 7-08's I owned, I generally loaded 140's at around 2,830 +/-. If you're running a 22" barrel, you're dancing with the angels @ 2,960. A 24" barrel will barely get you there with a couple of powders. Maybe.

I've said it before, I think the 7-08 is the most hot-rodded cartridge on the campfire...

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