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Re: 7mm-08 Big game load? Big Stick #13659077 03/15/19
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 942 North Carolina CWT Campfire Regular
CWT Campfire Regular Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 942 North Carolina	Hey Stick, I have not posted much over the years and that is probably a good thing. I am no expert just an outdoors-man. I am the jack of all trades and the master of none. I hunt ( mammals and birds ), fish ( fresh and saltwater ), take photos, view wildlife, hike, work to provide for the family, fix stuff around the house and the mountain house, and help folks less fortunate than me among other things. I'll admit, I am not an expert at any of it. So I have a serious question. Why do I need a ELD-X for a shot at 300 yards or less? I like my 25-06. I don't know I just do. I also like the 7mm-08. I tend to use the 25-06 more just because when I was a kid I wanted one. It works. I like older stuff and it always worked. I don't care about the latest and greatest. Critters tend to die when I pull the trigger. I know you shoot long range and have a lot of experience and shoot a lot and are good at it. so at ranges 300 yards and below why should any one care about these high BC boolits? Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms should be a convenience store; not a government agency.

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Re: 7mm-08 Big game load? Fotis #13659292 03/15/19
Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 13,401 Texas R rickt300 Campfire Outfitter
rickt300 Campfire Outfitter R Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 13,401 Texas	While the Ballistic Tip may not be the sleekest long range bullet out there I have used the 150 grain .284 version on all sorts of game and some pretty long shots too. That bullet has always shot well, penetrated plenty and killed stuff quickly. I have to say the 150 gr. .284 and the 180 gr. .308 Ballistic Tips are fine bullets for the vast majority of hunting situations. I could say the same thing for Partitions, Speer Hotcor's, and Hornady Innerlocs. Pick the bullet suitable for the game hunted, use it within it's capabilities and things will go well. Dog I rescued in January

Re: 7mm-08 Big game load? CWT #13659409 03/15/19
Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 13,124 Willamette Valley, Oregon P Pharmseller Campfire Outfitter
Pharmseller Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 13,124 Willamette Valley, Oregon	Originally Posted by CWT Hey Stick, I have not posted much over the years and that is probably a good thing. I am no expert just an outdoors-man. I am the jack of all trades and the master of none. I hunt ( mammals and birds ), fish ( fresh and saltwater ), take photos, view wildlife, hike, work to provide for the family, fix stuff around the house and the mountain house, and help folks less fortunate than me among other things. I'll admit, I am not an expert at any of it. So I have a serious question. Why do I need a ELD-X for a shot at 300 yards or less? I like my 25-06. I don't know I just do. I also like the 7mm-08. I tend to use the 25-06 more just because when I was a kid I wanted one. It works. I like older stuff and it always worked. I don't care about the latest and greatest. Critters tend to die when I pull the trigger. I know you shoot long range and have a lot of experience and shoot a lot and are good at it. so at ranges 300 yards and below why should any one care about these high BC boolits? You don’t need a 150 ELDX. Realistically I don’t either, but my rifles really like them, so I figure what the heck, I’ll use them. To be fair, they really like everything, so if I had to use a 140 Partition for all of my hunting I would be content to do so. My longest shot, in fact, was a big mulie fork at 541 yards. No way to get closer and I had practiced extensively out to 600 yards. Bang flop, 140 Partition, double lung and exit. BC, sectional density, coriolis effect, blah blah blah, unless you’re shooting at 1,000 yards or more. And I’m sure as hell not. P Obey lawful commands. Video interactions. Hold bad cops accountable. Problem solved. ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~ Member #547 Join date 3/09/2001

Re: 7mm-08 Big game load? Fotis #13659414 03/15/19
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,321 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,321 Paradise,Alaska	Cite the Nuzzler that'll hang with the .284" 180 ELD. Hint. LAUGHING!............... Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: 7mm-08 Big game load? Fotis #13659427 03/15/19
Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 13,124 Willamette Valley, Oregon P Pharmseller Campfire Outfitter
Pharmseller Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 13,124 Willamette Valley, Oregon	And Fotis, if you change your mind about trying the 120 Ballistic Tip, I can have a box on your way with load data. On the house. Same load, different rifles Ain’t much gonna survive a poke in the ribs from a 120 at 3100 plus. P Obey lawful commands. Video interactions. Hold bad cops accountable. Problem solved. ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~ Member #547 Join date 3/09/2001

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Re: 7mm-08 Big game load? Fotis #13659434 03/15/19
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,321 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,321 Paradise,Alaska	You Dumb Kchunts can't even zero a scope. Hint. LAUGHING!................ Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: 7mm-08 Big game load? Fotis #13659717 03/15/19
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,312 Montana R RMiller2 Campfire Regular
RMiller2 Campfire Regular R Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,312 Montana	To 500 yards any Nosler factory load is flatter than the 180 Hornady. It isn't energy that kills, its holes.

Re: 7mm-08 Big game load? Fotis #13659761 03/15/19
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,321 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,321 Paradise,Alaska	Wind Drift? Hint............. Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: 7mm-08 Big game load? Big Stick #13659932 03/15/19
Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,257 Cheyenne, Wy Fotis OP Campfire Ranger
OP Fotis Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,257 Cheyenne, Wy	Originally Posted by Big Stick Cite the Nuzzler that'll hang with the .284" 180 ELD. Hint. LAUGHING!............... Why does it have to for under 300 yards. Are you that obtuse??? https://thehandloadinglog.wordpress.com μολὼν λαβέ "Weatherby was too long so I nicknamed it "Bee""

Re: 7mm-08 Big game load? Fotis #13659950 03/15/19
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 23,499 Alaska valley trash 7 79S Campfire Ranger
79S Campfire Ranger 7 Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 23,499 Alaska valley trash	Rl26 with a 162 out of a 22 inch barrel will have rethinking anything 120 or 140.. some rl26 with that 180 eld-m chit you won’t be talking about 6.5 cm no more 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.

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Re: 7mm-08 Big game load? Fotis #13660228 03/16/19
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,321 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,321 Paradise,Alaska	Originally Posted by Fotis Originally Posted by Big Stick Cite the Nuzzler that'll hang with the .284" 180 ELD. Hint. LAUGHING!............... Why does it have to for under 300 yards. Are you that obtuse??? I'm rather enjoying your slur. Hint................ Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: 7mm-08 Big game load? 79S #13660320 03/16/19
Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,297 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger
beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,297 Northeast USA	Originally Posted by 79S Rl26 with a 162 out of a 22 inch barrel will have rethinking anything 120 or 140.. some rl26 with that 180 eld-m chit you won’t be talking about 6.5 cm no more I might give that a try. Have everything on the shelf. What sorta speed out of that combo? 2600-2700? Semper Fi

Re: 7mm-08 Big game load? 79S #13660331 03/16/19
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,386 Michigan 28lx Campfire Regular
28lx Campfire Regular Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,386 Michigan	Originally Posted by 79S Rl26 with a 162 out of a 22 inch barrel will have rethinking anything 120 or 140.. some rl26 with that 180 eld-m chit you won’t be talking about 6.5 cm no more Do you have any load data and velocity numbers with the RL26 in 7mm-08?

Re: 7mm-08 Big game load? Big Stick #13660360 03/16/19
Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96,040 Southern New Mexico E elkhunternm Campfire Oracle
elkhunternm Campfire Oracle E Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96,040 Southern New Mexico	Originally Posted by Big Stick Originally Posted by Fotis Originally Posted by Big Stick Cite the Nuzzler that'll hang with the .284" 180 ELD. Hint. LAUGHING!............... Why does it have to for under 300 yards. Are you that obtuse??? I'm rather enjoying your slur. Hint................ I'm enjoying your deflecting bs. Life Member SCI Life Member DSC Member New Mexico Shooting Sports Association Take your responsibilities seriously, never yourself-Ken Howell Proper bullet placement + sufficient penetration = quick, clean kill. Finn Aagard Ken

Re: 7mm-08 Big game load? Fotis #13660551 03/16/19
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,321 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,321 Paradise,Alaska	Pardon my shooting it all and then some. Hint................. Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: 7mm-08 Big game load? Big Stick #13660608 03/16/19
Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96,040 Southern New Mexico E elkhunternm Campfire Oracle
elkhunternm Campfire Oracle E Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96,040 Southern New Mexico	Right and the sun rises in the west and sets in the east. Life Member SCI Life Member DSC Member New Mexico Shooting Sports Association Take your responsibilities seriously, never yourself-Ken Howell Proper bullet placement + sufficient penetration = quick, clean kill. Finn Aagard Ken

Re: 7mm-08 Big game load? Fotis #13660611 03/16/19
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,321 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,321 Paradise,Alaska	Your Stupidity,rests solely upon your narrow shoulders. Hint................. Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: 7mm-08 Big game load? Fotis #13660625 03/16/19
Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96,040 Southern New Mexico E elkhunternm Campfire Oracle
elkhunternm Campfire Oracle E Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96,040 Southern New Mexico	When it comes to stupidity,you're the tops,bs. Life Member SCI Life Member DSC Member New Mexico Shooting Sports Association Take your responsibilities seriously, never yourself-Ken Howell Proper bullet placement + sufficient penetration = quick, clean kill. Finn Aagard Ken

Re: 7mm-08 Big game load? Fotis #13660644 03/16/19
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,321 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,321 Paradise,Alaska	elkchunt, Besides being CLUELESS,you are also a Lying Piece Of Fhuqking Schit...due your Imaginary Pretend Ignore. Hint. Congratulations?!? Bless your heart. LAUGHING!.............. Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: 7mm-08 Big game load? Big Stick #13660659 03/16/19
Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96,040 Southern New Mexico E elkhunternm Campfire Oracle
elkhunternm Campfire Oracle E Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96,040 Southern New Mexico	Life Member SCI Life Member DSC Member New Mexico Shooting Sports Association Take your responsibilities seriously, never yourself-Ken Howell Proper bullet placement + sufficient penetration = quick, clean kill. Finn Aagard Ken

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