Choosing a caliber for my new mountian rifle
- Thread starter jurban
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7x57 Mauser in a Mountain Rifle,the best of the bunch.
Johnn Peterson
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I voted 257 Roberts, mainly because you can now get 80 grain Tipped Triple Shock X bullets which you can shoot at about 3400 fps. That will work just fine me thinks
as for 7-08 vs 308, they both suck - get a 260 or 338F if you want improvments on either end
as for 7-08 vs 308, they both suck - get a 260 or 338F if you want improvments on either end
Jurban
We're all nattering uselessly here. Its done here day in and day out...
Truth is, you'd be hard pressed to find a cartridge from .25 on up that won't kill everything in NA. The only issue is factory ammo selection for a .257bob, and if you reload there is no issue...
The real answer to your poll, is to buy whichever one is in stock. If they all are, then flip a coin...
We're all nattering uselessly here. Its done here day in and day out...
Truth is, you'd be hard pressed to find a cartridge from .25 on up that won't kill everything in NA. The only issue is factory ammo selection for a .257bob, and if you reload there is no issue...
The real answer to your poll, is to buy whichever one is in stock. If they all are, then flip a coin...
Jurban
The real answer to your poll, is to buy whichever one is in stock. If they all are, then flip a coin...
How the hell is a coin toss going to settle it if all three are in stock?
I would suggest eenie...meenie...mynie...moe.... catch a kimber by the toe
How the hell is a coin toss going to settle it if all three are in stock?
I would suggest eenie...meenie...mynie...moe.... catch a kimber by the toe
Simple, you toss 3 coins, odd one wins. Not that it matters, cause no shop will have all three in stock on the day he calls/visits. If they do, buy a lottery ticket too.
Jurban
We're all nattering uselessly here. Its done here day in and day out...
Truth is, you'd be hard pressed to find a cartridge from .25 on up that won't kill everything in NA. The only issue is factory ammo selection for a .257bob, and if you reload there is no issue...
The real answer to your poll, is to buy whichever one is in stock. If they all are, then flip a coin...
Well I just came back from WSS tonight...... And surprise there are no 7-08 in stock...... So I'm going to call a real supplier tomorrow like P&D and see if they have any in stock.
I voted 257 Roberts, mainly because you can now get 80 grain Tipped Triple Shock X bullets which you can shoot at about 3400 fps. That will work just fine me thinks
as for 7-08 vs 308, they both suck - get a 260 or 338F if you want improvments on either end
What a statement 7-08 sucks someone moderate him. LOL.
Simple, you toss 3 coins, odd one wins. Not that it matters, cause no shop will have all three in stock on the day he calls/visits. If they do, buy a lottery ticket too.
Hey Blargon sorry about this cause i hate getting involved in this stuff but when someone knocks the magic 7 i get upset...... so if you check hodgdons manuel the testing of the 7mm08 was done with a carbine with an 18.5 inch barrel now i dont know if you will beleive me or not but the 308 numbers are with a 24 inch barrel so they arent compareable my carbine cronies a lot slower with the same load than my rifle. Add another 5.5 inches of barrel at about 50 fps/inch and you redo your math then you will see a significant difference. Thats my 2 cents anyway.
as for 7-08 vs 308, they both suck - get a 260 or 338F if you want improvments on either end
Sure, you have to mention those.....
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hehehehe...I was wondering when someone would respond. FISH ON!!!
Wouldn't know, I'm only going by their web-site data, no mention of a 18.5" barrel.
Why would anyone test cartridge velocity with a short barrel for a manual?
How old is your book?
50fps/inch is a myth, reality is around 20-30fps...
I had your exact choice to make this year for my sheep hunt - only my gun safes cover the range of calibers and cartridges including the ones you list. I could have taken any of the choices that the posters here have mentioned and many more. My choice was one of my 308s.
I had your exact choice to make this year for my sheep hunt - only my gun safes cover the range of calibers and cartridges including the ones you list. I could have taken any of the choices that the posters here have mentioned and many more. My choice was one of my 308s.
Sure, ruin everyone's fun and bring some real-world experience to this thread.
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