Browning x-bolt 7mm08

Bigbore 35

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I just bought a 7mm08 and I absolutely hate this cartridge. I shot mule deer this year and one white tail and every shot even though placed broadside, the bullets ended up through the guts? WTF is that all about? one mule deer was shot through the top half of the heart, broadside and the bullet turned and went down through the guts. Not one deer went down but ran so far it took me forever to find them and when I did I found that all the bullets where turning and going out the guts on the other side. FOR SALE, ONE BROWNING X-BOLT 7mm08, brand new.
 
Bigbore 35 said:
I just bought a 7mm08 and I absolutely hate this cartridge. I shot mule deer this year and one white tail and every shot even though placed broadside, the bullets ended up through the guts? WTF is that all about? one mule deer was shot through the top half of the heart, broadside and the bullet turned and went down through the guts. Not one deer went down but ran so far it took me forever to find them and when I did I found that all the bullets where turning and going out the guts on the other side. FOR SALE, ONE BROWNING X-BOLT 7mm08, brand new.
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The problem is that the X-Bolt rifling has a left-hand twist while most of the factory ammo is designed for a right-hand twist. You either have to go to your local gun store and demand left twist cartridges or learn how to reload. If you go the reload route .308 diameter bullets run through a .284 sizer die should work well.
 
Are you just pulling my leg???? Is this true, I'm not that experienced with what you just said but some how trying to figure out what was wrong I had thought that the rifling had something to do with it, maybe just to fast but I never thought LEFT HAND TWIST. Can I just buy bullets for this without sizing down .308 bullets. I DO RELOAD BUT I WAS USING FACTORY BROWNING AMMO 144gns made by WINCHESTER.
 
I'll take it off your hands...
I love the 7mm 08...
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'Boo said:
The problem is that the X-Bolt rifling has a left-hand twist while most of the factory ammo is designed for a right-hand twist. You either have to go to your local gun store and demand left twist cartridges or learn how to reload. If you go the reload route .308 diameter bullets run through a .284 sizer die should work well.
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Hahahahahahahahahaaha holy hell that's funny!
 
I'm ok, I only use my 08 below the equator so it turns the other way down there. If I where to use it here I would buy a left handed bolt.
 
That's funny , I'm so pissed with this rifle caliber because it is such a wimp. no blood trail at all to follow. I'm going back to the more deadly effective 300 SAVAGE witch I have never lost an animal. Also going to start using my 35 REM. These two cartridges will be way more effective than the 7mm08 out to 300 yards.
 
Selling on this forum is a no no... the mods may come down on you... but $900 is a little high for an unwanted firearm.
 
guntech said:
Selling on this forum is a no no... the mods may come down on you... but $900 is a little high for an unwanted firearm.
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I was just spewing anger and was not trying to sell it here. I have it advertised properly. That rifle here in SASK. is worth 1200 bucks, just because I don't like the caliber doesn't devalue the rifle.
 
The 7mm08 should be enough for deer hunting, I'e seen many go down from a 243. So I can't see how a 7mm08 would not be enough bullet...? Sometimes shots don't go where we would ideally like them to go. Or, they don't end up how we want them to end up.
 
Highwind said:
The 7mm08 should be enough for deer hunting, I'e seen many go down from a 243. So I can't see how a 7mm08 would not be enough bullet...? Sometimes shots don't go where we would ideally like them to go. Or, they don't end up how we want them to end up.
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All the deer I shot that I got home revealed the ugly truth. the bullet path was in at the lungs or heart but then turned and went through the guts. No pass through from entry to exit. no blood trail at all with the exception of one deer. TBH I don't know what the hype is with this caliber. I am sorry I bought it and will go back to what has worked fine in the past.
 
it's foolish to blame a cartridge when the issue could be bullet choice. the 144gr Browning BXR is a fast expanding bullet designed to open up easily on deer sized game

The BXR Rapid Expansion Matrix Tip is designed specifically for use on whitetail, blacktail, mule deer and antelope. The proprietary matrix tip design allows for high downrange velocity and energy retention while also initiating rapid positive expansion. The jacket and tip combination yields precision accuracy, rapid energy transfer and generates massive knockdown power.
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Underneath that huge polymer tip is a gaping hollow cavity. Of course the bullet is going to turn to shrapnel when it hits bone and muscle
 
Nothing wrong with the 7-08,... your only problem is poor ammo choice,.. there's a reason Winchester Deer Season, and Browning BXR is cheap,.. it's junk,..... go get yourself a couple boxes of good 140gr cup and core ammo. The X-bolt in 7-08 is an excellent deer rifle,.. you would be making a mistake to sell it.
 
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