Author Topic: 7MM-08 "superlight"? (Read 677 times)

jason burns · « **on:** March 04, 2005, 10:13:36 AM »

Hey guys . . . I am thinking about getting a 7-08 barrel for one of my handis. They list a 7-08 "superlight" with scope rail on the web site. Does anyone have one and is it really "lighter" than the average contour? I am looking for light set up and wonder if that might be the ticket.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #1 on:** March 04, 2005, 10:38:44 AM »

If you're referring to the HR1871.com accessory barrel page, they don't come with rings, just the scope rail and hammer spur extension. Can't help ya with the 7mm-08 caliber specifically in the superlight, but traditionally most don't find the superlights as accurate as the standard barrels, but there are also exceptions to that, I'm sure.

http://hr1871.com/barrelAcc/index.htm

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(Includes scope mount rail and offset hammer spur.)

jason burns · « **Reply #2 on:** March 04, 2005, 01:02:30 PM »

DOH! I just looked back at my post and saw that I typed "rings" . . . dummy me! :roll:
I meant that it was set up for a scope with the rail and extension . . . I am sure that the light contour barrels tend not to be "as accurate" but for a "walking rifle" (As opposed to my "tree stand rifles") I thought it might be a nice one to carry. Baiscally checking to see if someone has one and what they think of it.
Thanks!

kenscot · « **Reply #3 on:** March 04, 2005, 01:39:34 PM »

I have the superlight in 243 I love it! Great walking rifle! Much lighter than the regular. To date I have only run two boxes of factory ammo through it. The first box Rem Corelo'kt 100 gr gave me 1"-1.25" groups the next box winchester 80 gr softpoints shot less than .5" :grin: so I can't complain about accuracy. I'm glad to here that they make a super light barrel in 7mm-08 as this would be the next barrel for mine. What loads are you planning on using?

jason burns · « **Reply #4 on:** March 04, 2005, 01:51:53 PM »

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What loads are you planning on using?

Have no idea . . . this would be my first 7-08!

Ed in AL · « **Reply #5 on:** March 04, 2005, 02:41:36 PM »

I believe the "Superlight" was a typo. I have heard the barrel is a standard contour. Might want to call or email customer service.

kenscot · « **Reply #6 on:** March 05, 2005, 01:54:35 AM »

After checking the H& R website I believe Ed in Alis correct the superlight only comes 223 & 243 Question is will the regular barrell fit on the superlight, I don't know. I will keep mine in 243 , besides the deer I killed didn't ask me why I din not shoot them with my 270

kenscot · « **Reply #7 on:** March 05, 2005, 03:50:43 PM »

I really have to learn to hit spell check :eek:

MSP Ret · « **Reply #8 on:** March 05, 2005, 04:04:26 PM »

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handirifle · « **Reply #9 on:** March 05, 2005, 05:34:43 PM »

All SB-2 receivers are the same, whether for youth, superlight, or heavy barrel.

jason burns · « **Reply #10 on:** March 06, 2005, 12:09:41 AM »

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All SB-2 receivers are the same, whether for youth, superlight, or heavy barrel.

Yes, I was only referring to the barrel contour . . . the weight difference is quite large there between contours.

kenscot · « **Reply #11 on:** March 06, 2005, 01:05:39 AM »

jason
If you want that true light walk all day whitetail handi rifle you might want to consider the 243. Loaded with 95 -100 gr nosler partitions It's deadly on deer. I would not trade mine for any $500.00+++ :grin: bolt gun.When it comes to bench shooting I just let it cool a little longer between groups