I always looked at the 7-08 as another version of the 7x57 Mauser, just slightly not as good. However since I got a Model 7 7-08 it gets all the use the 7x57 did and brass is far easier to make or get. Doesn't hurt that the 7-08 is 2 pounds lighter than my 7x57.


Dog I rescued in January

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