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Offline HuntingGuy

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.30-06 or 7mm-08?
« on: July 16, 2006, 05:15:35 PM »
Ok, before bear hunting, I have a decision to make...

Browning A-Bolt 30-06
..or..
Kimber 84M Montana 7mm-08

What do you guys think?
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Re: .30-06 or 7mm-08?
« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2006, 06:24:55 PM »
well you could get a 160 grain bullet for the 7mm or a 180 or 200 for the 30-06, personally i'd go with the 30-06, my dad has the 7mm08 and its a great round, i own the 30-06 which i love as well plus it has a little more power and you can add a little more weight, with some strong bullets it should be fine. some may recommend a bigger gun for bigger black bear though i'm assuming you are hunting black bear if not i'd get a bigger gun.
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Re: .30-06 or 7mm-08?
« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2006, 11:21:37 AM »
I'd pick the 30.06 loaded with 220 grain round nose remington corlokts............
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Re: .30-06 or 7mm-08?
« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2006, 11:35:41 AM »
Either one will work, or which ever one you shoot better.
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Re: .30-06 or 7mm-08?
« Reply #4 on: August 11, 2006, 01:38:18 PM »
 The lightest one with the better scope for dark woods
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Re: .30-06 or 7mm-08?
« Reply #5 on: August 12, 2006, 08:44:12 AM »
the 30/06. that cal. has kill bears and plians game and i much more powerful then the 7mm. as they say bigger is better for bear.
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Re: .30-06 or 7mm-08?
« Reply #6 on: August 12, 2006, 10:50:56 AM »
I'd go with the Kimber in 7mm-08 and load with it 120 grain TSX bullets. I'm assuming you're hunting black bear, correct?
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Re: .30-06 or 7mm-08?
« Reply #7 on: August 13, 2006, 04:47:24 AM »
Both have the power for close work, thick areas, bait hunting.  If you're shooting open areas, beaches, tundra, western slopes, IMO the 06 would be a much better choice.
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Re: .30-06 or 7mm-08?
« Reply #8 on: August 15, 2006, 09:03:19 AM »
Hi agree with tundragriz, based on the environment I'd opt for the BAB-06 is a great choice for open areas.
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Re: .30-06 or 7mm-08?
« Reply #9 on: September 08, 2006, 03:56:04 PM »
Heavier bullet equals better PENETRATION.  The '06 wins hands down. 
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Re: .30-06 or 7mm-08?
« Reply #10 on: September 09, 2006, 07:10:27 AM »
I have (Had) both calibers. I traded the 7/08 (6lbs scope and all) for a .22 hornet(Ruger with the heavey target bbl and brown lam stock). That guys 15 year old daughter killed a nice 4 x 4 first day out with that little gun. Then I went to the gun shop and picked up a box of 50 ,22 Hornets. They almost had to carry me out on a stretcher when they told me how much those little suckers are.The 7/08 was about six lbs scope and all, custom built. Loved it and it was what I carried if I was going to be moving a lot and covering ground. The 30/.06 may be the best, all around choice, but, what the heck, I would get the 7/08 because I ....already have an 06. PS. I was forced into buying the dies 6 boxes of different bullets, powder and brass for that little 22 Hornet. Just to keep from paying them $30.00 for 50 rnds loaded.
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Re: .30-06 or 7mm-08?
« Reply #11 on: September 10, 2006, 05:09:10 PM »
The 7mm-08 will certainly kill one but IMHO the larger caliber/diameter would be the better choice.  Rev
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