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Offline Spanky

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Shot the 7-08 today.
« on: February 04, 2010, 10:02:11 AM »
Finally got a day off from work and it's good weather so off to the range I go. I am shooting 140gr. Power Points and have a 3-9x50 Simmons mounted in Warne rings.
I had the targets set up at 50yds and was shooting off the bench.
First shots after bore sighting were 3" high and center on the bull.
I made 2 adjustments to get it into the bull and let the barrel cool.
I shot two 5 shot strings for grouping and checked the targets.
Each 5 shot group can be covered with a nickel. I'd say it's gonna shoot OK. ;D
I can see why most of you sing the praises of the 7-08. Watch out deer. ;)



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Re: Shot the 7-08 today.
« Reply #1 on: February 04, 2010, 10:10:28 AM »
Way ta go Spanky.  I did that yesterday with my new Handi .223.  Today, I just shot it off the back porch rail kneeling, no other rest, and nailed the 300 yard gong with 4 consecutive shots.  100%.  I'm lovin' it.  Come on Mr. Wiley Coyote.

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Re: Shot the 7-08 today.
« Reply #2 on: February 04, 2010, 10:26:07 AM »
Spanky your killin' me!!!!! I still don't have a 7mm-08 barrel....<><....:(


P.S - Congratulations...:)
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Re: Shot the 7-08 today.
« Reply #3 on: February 04, 2010, 10:33:35 AM »
Quote from: MSP Ret on February 04, 2010, 10:26:07 AM
Spanky your killin' me!!!!! I still don't have a 7mm-08 barrel....<><....:(


P.S - Congratulations...:)


Get one Andy. I read alot of posts on here about the 7-08 having recoil like a 243 and shooting great groups. It's true. It really does recoil like a 243 or 30-30 and does shoot great. I like it. ;D



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Re: Shot the 7-08 today.
« Reply #4 on: February 05, 2010, 08:05:46 AM »
I am glad it is going to be a shooter for you Spanky. You will love it. Before long you will be singing the praises like everyone else, and watch the deer fall like magic next winter.


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Re: Shot the 7-08 today.
« Reply #5 on: February 05, 2010, 02:49:41 PM »
Sounds like another great 7mm-08 shooter!  That is like the 308, seems to be a good one most of the time.  I have 5 different 7mm-08's and 4 are dead accurate, :-* haven't shoot the 5th one yet but as it's a Tikka T-3 Lite, I'm sure it will as well.  Andy, better get on board with one quick! ;)   DP
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Re: Shot the 7-08 today.
« Reply #6 on: February 05, 2010, 03:34:14 PM »
Actually I do have a 7mm-08, but it's not an H&R. I have a Browning BLR in 7mm-08. I like the cartridge and the Browning is a fine gun but I also want a Handi barrel in 7mm-08...I think I would use it more if I was not as worried about scratching up a fancy gun....<><....:)
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Re: Shot the 7-08 today.
« Reply #7 on: February 05, 2010, 04:05:38 PM »
Good job! The 7-08 is my favorite Handi in the safe. Hope you post some critter pics once you take it to the woods. Brent
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Re: Shot the 7-08 today.
« Reply #8 on: February 06, 2010, 06:10:25 AM »
I hear ya Andy, always very careful with my BLR's. :o  My 7mm-08 BLR loves the factory 140gr Win Failsafes better than anything else I loaded. :-[  DP
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