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Well you could buy a barreled action and utilize the stock of your choice and bed the action, thereby getting a somewhat custom. Find some good glass and your all set. I'll bet it will shoot as well as any $3K rifle. BTW the McM Edge is inlet for Wby Vanguard, which works for the Howa 1500. Manners, Bell&Carlson and HS Precision all stock inlet for Howa as well. Howa 7-08 Barreled ActionMcM Edge Stock
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BTW I would add not sure the weight of the barreled action shown is correct on the listing. That SA and 22" barrel has been listed at 4.5 lbs in the past.
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Tikka does not make a 280 Pretty dumb to make a 7mm-08 in an action that is the same size as if you made it a .280.
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Tikka does not make a 280 Pretty dumb to make a 7mm-08 in an action that is the same size as if you made it a .280. No argument from me.... I've thought of making a 280 or a 338-06 out of a Tikka in 7-08 or 338 Federal a number of times.
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Well you could buy a barreled action and utilize the stock of your choice and bed the action, thereby getting a somewhat custom. Find some good glass and your all set. I'll bet it will shoot as well as any $3K rifle. BTW the McM Edge is inlet for Wby Vanguard, which works for the Howa 1500. Manners, Bell&Carlson and HS Precision all stock inlet for Howa as well. Howa 7-08 Barreled ActionMcM Edge StockI like that combo... Stock cost is about as much as the rifle... The barreled action is 5.15#'s as advertised; that stock is usually around 26 oz. .15 pounds is 2.4 oz. 26 oz + 2.4 oz is 28.4 oz. Subtract 16 oz to bump 5# to 6#, leaving 12.4 oz. Total weight, 6# 12.4 oz. A light scope will take it up to 7 1/2#'s or so, if I figured it right. DF
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Tikka does not make a 280 Pretty dumb to make a 7mm-08 in an action that is the same size as if you made it a .280. No argument from me.... I've thought of making a 280 or a 338-06 out of a Tikka in 7-08 or 338 Federal a number of times. Long action bolt stop on the 7mm-08, bingo. P
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Tikka does not make a 280 Pretty dumb to make a 7mm-08 in an action that is the same size as if you made it a .280. No argument from me.... I've thought of making a 280 or a 338-06 out of a Tikka in 7-08 or 338 Federal a number of times. Long action bolt stop on the 7mm-08, bingo. P Well, that and reaming the chamber to 280 or 280 AI.
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Pharm, the tikkas just feel clunky and cheap and awkward to me.......but I may can overlook that based on your targets and many others I've seen.😁😁😁😁😁😁 Pharm shoots some great groups. He give a lot of credit to his rifles and BG powder. They don't shoot these kinda groups by themselves...  DF I've got a Superlite 7MM-08 that shoots about the same groups consistently with factory Nosler 120 grain Ballistic tips and also the new Hornady Precision Hunter ELD-X150 grain ammo. It was hard for me at first to get excited about the Tikka but they sure grow on you once you start shooting them!!
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Pharm, the tikkas just feel clunky and cheap and awkward to me.......but I may can overlook that based on your targets and many others I've seen.😁😁😁😁😁😁 Pharm shoots some great groups. He give a lot of credit to his rifles and BG powder. They don't shoot these kinda groups by themselves... DF I've got a Superlite 7MM-08 that shoots about the same groups consistently with factory Nosler 120 grain Ballistic tips and also the new Hornady Precision Hunter ELD-X150 grain ammo. It was hard for me at first to get excited about the Tikka but they sure grow on you once you start shooting them!! I've found the factory Nosler Ballistic Tip 120's to be very accuate in my 7-08. They aren't nearly as expansive as the older NBT's, and that's a good thing. Killed a buck already this season with that load, chest shot, small entrance, 2" exit. There was a fairly good amount of internal damage; ran 50 yds and piled up. DF
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Much as I like my 7mm-08, I shoot factory ammo and I'm sure glad that I have left overs from previous seasons. The locals seriously underestimated the 7mm-08 demand for ammo because Gander Outdoors had only one box of green box Remington 140's and Cabela's was totally out of factory ammo a week and a half ahead of the deer season. The '06 and .308 shelf was sagging under the weight of the ammo left there.
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Much as I like my 7mm-08, I shoot factory ammo and I'm sure glad that I have left overs from previous seasons. The locals seriously underestimated the 7mm-08 demand for ammo because Gander Outdoors had only one box of green box Remington 140's and Cabela's was totally out of factory ammo a week and a half ahead of the deer season. The '06 and .308 shelf was sagging under the weight of the ammo left there. That sorta does make a statement... Those worried about the 7-08 being shut out by the Creed need not fear. 7-08 is here for the long haul. It's a great round. DF
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Much as I like my 7mm-08, I shoot factory ammo and I'm sure glad that I have left overs from previous seasons. The locals seriously underestimated the 7mm-08 demand for ammo because Gander Outdoors had only one box of green box Remington 140's and Cabela's was totally out of factory ammo a week and a half ahead of the deer season. The '06 and .308 shelf was sagging under the weight of the ammo left there. That sorta does make a statement... Those worried about the 7-08 being shut out by the Creed need not fear. 7-08 is here for the long haul. It's a great round. DF Or maybe go with the original a 308 Win. (especially if you don't reload-or even if you do) Not much difference between them and the 308 may even be a little better as a hunting rifle with heavier bullets in ranges up to 1/4 mile.
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Pharm, the tikkas just feel clunky and cheap and awkward to me.......but I may can overlook that based on your targets and many others I've seen.😁😁😁😁😁😁 Pharm shoots some great groups. He give a lot of credit to his rifles and BG powder. They don't shoot these kinda groups by themselves... DF I load for my brother’s Tikka in 7mm-08, too. He favors four-shot groups. ![[Linked Image]](http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w84/pharmseller/IMG_2558_zpss14mih2i.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w84/pharmseller/IMG_0118_zpstvtop4bh.jpg) P
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Looking to buy a new (or used) 7mm-08 with a budget of $1000 for the rifle only.
I'm not a big fan of Tikka's, and I know many will recommend.
Here is basically what I want: 6.25-6.75 lb +/- rifle only, at least a 20" barrel, preferably 22", 3/4 - 1 moa consistently with a variety of bullets. I know I'm asking a lot..... You are NOT asking alot. Tikka meets ALL your requirements...with an accuracy GUARANTEE. Just tryin' to help...
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I should have just
bought a [bleep] T3...
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I have a model 7, it shoots really well with 120 Ballistic tips or Barnes bullets
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Big fan of the 7 08 too. I like blued steel and wood so mine is a Kimber .................................. ![[Linked Image]](http://i.imgur.com/cY5CPXa.jpg)
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Remington Custom shop Mod 7MS Ideal Whitetail rifle ![[Linked Image]](https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/gallery/80/medium/85079.gif)
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Remington Custom shop Mod 7MS Ideal Whitetail rifle How have I not seen that before, that’s gorgeous. Wish I could find one of the Ruger 77 Internationals
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My favorite 7mm-08 was a Remington Seven stainless. It remains a good choice. I also love my model 7 stainless. Just under 6.5# bare rifle, with 4 rounds of ammo, the sling, and a Weaver 2-7x33 it’s 7.4#. With handloads I can get it to shoot 1/2MOA, which seems to be exceptional for these rifles, but everyone I’ve talked to says theirs shoots lights out as well. I like that 20” barrel for carrying a long ways through thick timber. Mine is in 308 but I almost bought a M7 CDL in 7-08 at a gunshow last weekend.
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