Author Topic: 7mm08 (Read 846 times)

terry176 · « **on:** November 16, 2004, 03:46:41 PM »

I am considering buying a 7mm08 barrel for my encore and would like to hear from anyone about the pros and cons of this cartridge

Buffalogun · « **Reply #1 on:** November 17, 2004, 02:09:42 PM »

terry176,

Terry, this is a fine cartridge, one of a quartet that I think is just right for most deer hunting. Shootin' targets? It is very accurate in an accurate rifle. My 7mm-08 is put up on a Browning A-BoltII w/Boss and I wouldn't change it one bit.

That's what I think of it!

Buffalogun

mbp708 · « **Reply #2 on:** November 17, 2004, 04:23:27 PM »

Terry, I don't know of any cons that a 7mm-08 has. I own 2, Encore pistol and a Browning A-bolt micro-hunter. Encore loaded with 130gr Sierras will usually do around 1.5 MOA and the Browning will stay under an inch on a bad day with 140gr sierras. Low recoil,accurate,and plenty of power for anything from varmints to deer.Mike

jshively67 · « **Reply #3 on:** November 18, 2004, 02:02:28 AM »

I have had a 22" Bullberry 7mm-08 for the past three years and it has performed flawlessly. I have taken 6 deer with, the furthest was 275 yards and the average has been 75 yards. So far, none has gone further than 30 yards after impact. I shoot Federal Premium Ballisic tips and can achieve MOA easily at the range, usually averages a smidge over 1/2 MOA. Some of my huntin buddies rib me alittle about the small cartidge - but I have neveer missed a deer with it nor lost one tracking - unlike the magnum crowd.

terry176 · « **Reply #4 on:** November 18, 2004, 02:54:22 PM »

Thanks for the info, I think I've made my decision!

ms · « **Reply #5 on:** November 20, 2004, 07:20:46 AM »

All the girls at the range shoot the 7m08 they love it. :lol:

robk · « **Reply #6 on:** November 22, 2004, 08:43:07 PM »

308 or 7mm-08 works for me i am partial to the 308 but if i wanted to buy another barrel i wouldn't refuse a 7mm-08
good luck and whether it's an 08 or a 308 it's all good
rob k

Gregory · « **Reply #7 on:** November 23, 2004, 12:55:10 PM »

Quote from: Buffalogun

terry176,

Terry, this is a fine cartridge, one of a quartet that I think is just right for most deer hunting. Shootin' targets? It is very accurate in an accurate rifle. My 7mm-08 is put up on a Browning A-BoltII w/Boss and I wouldn't change it one bit.

That's what I think of it!

Buffalogun

And the other three are?

grumps · « **Reply #8 on:** November 24, 2004, 07:04:15 AM »

robk, I'm trying to make a choice on one of these. Help me out.

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308 or 7mm-08 works for me i am partial to the 308 but if i wanted to buy another barrel i wouldn't refuse a 7mm-08

goose7856 · « **Reply #9 on:** November 27, 2004, 06:00:27 PM »

i would go with the 7mm-08, if your going to go with a .30 caliber bullet then get a 30-06, the .308 really has nothing over the 30-06 except maybe a little less recoil.

plus a 7mm bullet is perfect, if i remember right it is a .284 caliber. Thats right in-between a .270, and a .308, and is now arguably the best deer round for under 225 yards.......JMHO....hope this helps