7mm-08 limitations

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Hey guys was just wondering what the limitations of the 7mm-08 are? I am debating on getting the tikka t3 in the 7mm-08 or the 7mm mag depending on the limitations of the 7mm-08. First rifle and want just one that is good for deer moose bear. Thanks for the help


Mike
 
Great cartridge. Low recoil, accurate, and more than enough thump to drop an elk or moose. Off the shelf, the cheapo Federal Power Shock 140s are more than enough to drop a moose.
 
Is this a first rifle? Is it a gun for all around use? If so, I'd consider the magnum to have more limitations, especially more risk of developing a flinch. Also, the gun will be bigger and heavier. In general it will be more expensive to feed.

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The 7-08, like it's ballistic twin, the 7x57 [reloads only], is far more capable than many give credit. I would say, based on solid experience, that this chambering is a 400+ yard capable chambering, and it is easy on the shooter, generally quite accurate, is not hungry to feed. Just a nice, well-balanced cartridge for all-round use. FWIW, I saw a cow elk shot at 515 yards with a 7-08 and the 140 Accubond. Two shot fired, two hits in the lungs...'nuf said!! Eagleye.
 
7mm08 is becoming my current favourite round.
I don't like or see the point in magnums.
I run a finlight 7-08 as a moutiain/backpack rig with a Z600 scope right now.
Probably the best rifle for most hunting I own.
 
my dad got me a ruger m77 in 7-08 with a hart barrel, love that gun. and those barnes triple shocks are slayers in it, or atleast my gun love them. very accurate
 
Given that this is your first all round hunting rifle, I assume you don’t handload.

Why not consider 270 or 308 as they are more popular and ammos are much cheaper (<$20 comparing to $30 a box) not to mention they are much easier to find? As a beginner, you need plenty of practice. 10 boxes of ammo will save you $100...

If you must choose between a 7-08 and a 7MM Rem Mag, a 7-08 is no doubt the choice for a beginner as many have suggested.

Cheers!
 
It really doesn't matter which one you buy - you need to practise and get competent with it. The 7mm-08 is limited mostly by the person shooting it. 7mm rem mag is not that remarkably better, basically just a 30-06 class cartridge.

Both are capable of taking anything you'll be hunting. Neither one will make you a better shot. The 7mm mag will have a bit heavier recoil shooting the same weight bullets.
 
I have a 7-08 in a Kimber 84M Montana I would hunt anything you listed about with a 140 grain bullet. Its a great caliber I own many mag's from caliber 270 to a 375 umag and I have never feel undergunned with a 7-08 great all around caliber.
 
7mm mag ammunition will be easier to come by than 7mm-08. I can barely find brass to reload for my 7mm-08.

If you don't reload get the 7mm mag or think about a 308, just my $0.02
 
The 7-08 or the 7 mag are both suitable for all NA game, and if you are set on 7mm, don't over look the .280 Remington. Get the rifle you like, put a decent quality scope on it in good mounts, and sight it in. Then if you can honestly and objectively critique your shooting from all positions, under realistic field conditions, in a variety of weather conditions, you will be able to determine the maximum range at which you can ethically shoot at live targets with your rifle.
 
Kenny_G2 said:
7mm mag ammunition will be easier to come by than 7mm-08. I can barely find brass to reload for my 7mm-08.

If you don't reload get the 7mm mag or think about a 308, just my $0.02
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7mm-08 brass is easy to find!!! It the one that says ".308 win" on it!

At least that's what I use
 
hey mike!
IN my opinion there's no bad choice there. I own a 7x57 mauser and a 7mm mag, and I am in the process of acquiring a 7mm stw, I just love the sevens ..lol.
My 7 mag is a 26 inch rem adl I don't find recoil all that significant, My wife at 170 lbs doesn't have a prob with it either. having said that i had 2 12 gauges one booted like a mother and the other didnt they weighed about the same i have no idea why they were different!!
the mags will be heavier, so if youre a walking hunter that could be the swing vote.
if you hunt around clear cuts youll want the mags extra range, in my opinion.
Again no bad choice.
happy hunting
J
 
Boomer said:
The 7-08 or the 7 mag are both suitable for all NA game, and if you are set on 7mm, don't over look the .280 Remington. Get the rifle you like, put a decent quality scope on it in good mounts, and sight it in. Then if you can honestly and objectively critique your shooting from all positions, under realistic field conditions, in a variety of weather conditions, you will be able to determine the maximum range at which you can ethically shoot at live targets with your rifle.
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I am looking for a 7-08 myself. It will go well with my pair of 280 Rem (Ruger 77 Mk I and Win 70 FWT), my 7X57 Ruger Mk I and my 7mm RM in a ported Husqvarna. I have used my Ruger 280 since 1980 for everything and have taken black bear at 350, elk cow at 400 yds, moose at 340 and deer to 325. It is awesome but the arthritis I have developed is starting to affect my shooting. The 7-08 will help with that problem and still do the same for me. I have become more selective of my shots over the years but the 7-08 will still do the job for me!!

And no guys I'm not selling any of my 7's as I still have the re-stocking option available!! Good luck on your search!!
 
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