Originally Posted by rdd
Originally Posted by Brad
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...

Originally Posted by Brad
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...



Slap yo self on the back of the head you are stuck on repeat..

Originally Posted by Bricktop
Then STFU. The rest of your statement is superflous bullshit with no real bearing on this discussion other than to massage your own ego.

Suckin' on my titties like you wanted me.