308 or 7mm-08 for Tikka T3

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I'm wondering which would be the better choice as an all-round cartridge. I'm mostly looking for accuracy, effective range (mostly for target), but manageable recoil as this is a light rifle.
 
7mm-08 ballistics (using 140 grain bullet)

100 yards +2.5
200 yards +.8
300 yards -6.9
400 yards -21.9

energy at the muzzle 2542 PFE (2860 FPS).

308 ballistics ( 150 grain bullet)

100 yards +2.5
200 yards +.4
300 yards -8.5
400 yards -26.1

energy at the muzzle 2648 PFE (2820 FPS).

*Gun Digest 1999
I would go with the 308 if I did'nt reload:)
Frank
 
dlau said:
I'm mostly looking for accuracy, effective range (mostly for target), but manageable recoil as this is a light rifle.
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7-08 definately has an edge if you can custom load your own ammo. Recoil difference isn't significant.

If you don't reload there way more choices in 308 factory ammo.
 
7-08 definately has an edge if you can custom load your own ammo. Recoil difference isn't significant.

If you don't reload there way more choices in 308 factory ammo
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I have the 7-08 and it's decent. But would go with 308 if I didn't hand load
 
i have both and think the 308 would be better if heavier bullets are needed. in the lighter weight bullets i think there fairly equal. the t3 is an exelent choice as its very easy to load for.
 
"308 or 7mm-08 for Tikka T3"

neither...if you're buying a long action rifle as all T3's are long actions.... you may as well get it in a long action cartridge.......I'd be comparing the 270 and the 30-06.
 
depends on a lot of factors. I'd be all over the 7mm08 or 260 in a short action, but if all tikkas are long action, I dunno. 7mm RM or 270 most likely.
 
Tika T3 7-08

I would rather have the Tika in 7-08 and it wouldn't be a tough job to reload. I agree with the other gentlemen about buying 308.

But it depends on your hunting territory long or short distances, and heavily wooded or open ground.

I like the 7 X 57 round it can be heavy or light in recoil depending on bullet weight. Last year I got a Remington 700 BDL re-barreled from 6mm to 7-08 for hunting season but I was in so much pain last year, I couldn't hunt. I never even got a chance to go out and sight in my rifles.

I probably have 5, 7mm hunting rifles in my rack, and I hope to be able to sight them in for this years hunting season. I have two Bruno's, one Custom Mauser, Ruger No1 AB model, and Remington 700 BDL in 7-08. I also have about 12 or 14 military rifles in 7mm caliber. I would go with the 7-08 if reloading.
 
Rembo said:
"308 or 7mm-08 for Tikka T3"

neither...if you're buying a long action rifle as all T3's are long actions.... you may as well get it in a long action cartridge.......I'd be comparing the 270 and the 30-06.
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Who cares if the action is a .5 inch longer than most .308's. In a hunting situation, it won't matter. On the bench, it won't matter. If someones shooting back at you, it might matter. While shooting my T3 in .300 and my ruger .308, I don't notice the difference at all. Go with the .308, a great all-around calibre.
 
I'm wondering which would be the better choice as an all-round cartridge. I'm mostly looking for accuracy, effective range (mostly for target), but manageable recoil as this is a light rifle.
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It amazes me how many people jump up with their advice without reading the question.:rolleyes:

If you want it for mostly target, I'd go with the 7mm 08. Less recoil, flatter shooting, better BC's on 7mm bullets.

If you plan on using it occasionally for hunting, the 7mm 08 is a great round. For that matter, it's a great round oforyour rifle if it will be primarily a hunting rifle.

Recoil should be just fine either way.:)
 
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if you dont handload, go with the 308 Win

lots of good match grade ammo out there for paper punching, and a ton of good hunting ammo as well


if you handload, the 7mm-08 is a great choice. As pointed out, there are some real sleek 7mm bullets out there which will reduce wind drift at long range. Good hunting round too.


tb
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tough call, but I appreciate all your input. I'm leaning toward the .308 if the recoil is similar, and I'm not currently planning to handload. Plus I'm planning to get a heavy varmint rifle in the same calibre someday in the future. :)

I'm assuming effective range is probably close between the two- up to 700 to 800 yards given the same rifle?
 
dlau said:
tough call, but I appreciate all your input. I'm leaning toward the .308 if the recoil is similar, and I'm not currently planning to handload. Plus I'm planning to get a heavy varmint rifle in the same calibre someday in the future. :)

I'm assuming effective range is probably close between the two- up to 700 to 800 yards given the same rifle?
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I'm no expert but I think you'll need to handload if you want to shoot at that kind of range.
 
If you don't reload then get the 308, its a no-brainer, you can pick up ammo in any candy store if your in a jam.

I really like the 7mm-08 but the only place that sells ammo locally is Wally World and Cambodian Tire and they don't stock 7mm-08. I also reload but I have too many rifles to reload for all of them. I just reload for the real special ones or the ones that the factory ammo is too expensive like my 300 ultra, 375, 338 etc.
 
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I certainly think 600 yards is doable with both cartridges

the 308 has been used at 1000, but most prefer it for closer shooting
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