7mm-08, What's the big deal?

[Alleycat]

The 7-08 seems like neat cartridge. I would never trade my .308 for it but I would I would consider adding one to the collection.

 

[Mumptia]

I thank you for the input fellas. So I see there isn't much diff from a .308, which I already own. so how can I explain the urge to have one of these
7-08's? Damn guns, they'll bankrupt me yet.

For me its a great choice for my 12 years old. Same range as my .308 with much less chance of teaching him how to flinch.

 

[powder burner]

then you have a perfect reason to buy a 223 or 22-250 or a 222.

Let him get used to a little recoil and noise first then grab 7-08. I think most first timers are more afraid of the noise than the recoil.

let him use earmuffs or ear plugs every time.

 

[Mumptia]

Yep,

Hoping to have a .223 or a .222 in the stable in the next month or so

He had a hoot with the .30.30 so when he's ready, I figure a 7 odd 8 shouldn't be too big a jump.

 

[manitou210]

7mmwsm

One thing to look at is how much powder it burns. compare it to a 7mm Mag for down range energy, velocity, and trajectory.

Would I still buy a 7 mag. yup. why? Cause I'm a canadian gunnut The 7 mag will push heavier bullets better.

139gr btsp 7-08

muzzle 3000fps
300 yards 2304fps
500 yards 1898 fps

NRG
muzzle 2777
300 yards 1639
500 yards 1112

trajectory

+1.5 100yds
-7.6 300 yards
-20.6 400 yards



7mag
muzzle 3150fps
300 yards2727fps
500yards 2160fps

NRG

muzzle 3060
300yards 1976
500yards 1633

trajectory

100yds 1.1
300 yards -6.1
500 yards -35.5


Info was taken from petersens hunting. results will vary with different powders and powder weights.

If you want a short 7mm with lots of zip you might want to look at this one
Muzzel 3310
300 yards 2704
500 yards 2342

Trajectory
100 Yards 1.1
300 yards -5.2
500 yards -30.6
Federal 140 gr Vital shock in 7mmwsm

 

[powder burner]

I already call the 7-08 the mini mag.

I know a guy who has a 7mmwsm. He has a lot of good things to say about them.

 

[coyotebc]

don't know about difference in recoil
if I closed my eyes and shot my brother 7mm08 then shot my 308, I doubt I could tell the difference.
the 308 is abetter choice IMO if you are thinking of maybe using it on moose as well
Myself if I was looking at both cartrdges, I would pick whichever rifle i liked better