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I just got some 150 LR's yesterday. Going to try them in the 7.08 this weekend. Mean looking little bullet, and designed to thump game. Be interested to see the data on that.... was thinking 7/08 + the 150s might be a couple of wins.
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I am probably one of the few that doesn't find the 7.08 magical. It is what it is, and it is a dog with heavies. I am thinking a 150 is a good trade off especially with the claimed .611 BC.
I've read people claiming 2800+fps with a 162 out of the 7.08, but I am not sure how that is even possible. 2800 might be doable with a 150 though.
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Nosler manual has 3 or 4 powders clocking 2800+ with a 150 NBT.... the bearing surface in the 150 LRAB is significantly less than the 150 NBT... seems 2800-2900 should be reasonable.
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Look at the barrel lengths the manuals use...
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24"...... that's what I'm running....
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I've owned three 7.08s and all came with 22". Not to mention at least one of my manuals is using a 26" for their data.
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Lots of on game performance reports on the Nosler site. Here is my best load with my Accustock savage ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v514/378fan/af2f0cac-ffe5-4fbc-88dc-565f5bf894c4_zps67107bf4.jpg)
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Fotis, show us a good 5 shot group without the taped up bullet holes  ..Measure center to center from the 2 furthest bullet holes and use a good digital caliper. That steel rule doesn't cut it...
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Yeah, and get yer big toe outta the frame next time too......
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Yeah, and get yer big toe outta the frame next time too...... That was kind of mean, but real funny 
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Velocities still seem a bit fishy to me. Wondering in anyone has a bearing surface measurement on the 168 and 175 ABLR....
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Velocities still seem a bit fishy to me. Wondering in anyone has a bearing surface measurement on the 168 and 175 ABLR.... The ones on the 168 are real close to the 162 amax
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Real close like +100-150 fps......
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Re: 7/08 and 150s, I concur, I feel it may be a better choice, or could be as good as, since powder capacity is modest and seating depth a factor in many rifles, for 160 and heavier.
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WapitiBob--could you explain why you won't use the LRAB's on elk? Thanks.
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I've seen only a few reports showing the bullet retaining a decent amount of weight when shot into game. They look great when shot into water though. My interpretation of what I have read is that they shed weight faster then a comparable 7mm Berger. I could be looking at it wrong but that's what I come up with.
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Fotis, show us a good 5 shot group without the taped up bullet holes ..Measure center to center from the 2 furthest bullet holes and use a good digital caliper. That steel rule doesn't cut it... bsa1917hunter I am LMAO Or are you two friends? And this is an inside joke? 8mmwapiti
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Fotis, show us a good 5 shot group without the taped up bullet holes ..Measure center to center from the 2 furthest bullet holes and use a good digital caliper. That steel rule doesn't cut it... bsa1917hunter I am LMAO Or are you two friends? And this is an inside joke? 8mmwapiti Ya, circling it and writing "pulled shot" is much more acceptable..
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Fotis, show us a good 5 shot group without the taped up bullet holes ..Measure center to center from the 2 furthest bullet holes and use a good digital caliper. That steel rule doesn't cut it... bsa1917hunter I am LMAO Or are you two friends? And this is an inside joke? 8mmwapiti Ya, circling it and writing "pulled shot" is much more acceptable.. Bahaha. My rifles shoot really good groups when all the fliers are "my bad".
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Fotis, show us a good 5 shot group without the taped up bullet holes ..Measure center to center from the 2 furthest bullet holes and use a good digital caliper. That steel rule doesn't cut it... bsa1917hunter I am LMAO Or are you two friends? And this is an inside joke? 8mmwapiti Ya, circling it and writing "pulled shot" is much more acceptable..
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