Recommendations for compact 7mm-08

[rascal1]

I'm looking To purchase a 7mm-08 With an 18 or 20" barrel. What do you guys all recommend. I know a lot of you will recommend tikka But They Don't have An actual short action and that's a deal breaker for me

Browning Micro Midas if you can find one.

 

[ruby76]

Ive looked at the browning x bolt micro composite. Handy little package for sure.

 

[remington jim]

Used Remington model 7 would fit the bill. Very compact but still sports a 20 inch barrel

Or FACTORY 18.5 “ ! RJ

 

[remington jim]

I'm looking To purchase a 7mm-08 With an 18 or 20" barrel. What do you guys all recommend. I know a lot of you will recommend tikka But They Don't have An actual short action and that's a deal breaker for me

why would if they made it a 1/2 inch difference in action length Make ? �� HUH ? Wth RJ

 

[remington jim]

I would think Jerry at Mystic Precision would be able to help you source a barrel.

Or JC Custom Barrels here too in Canada . RJ

www.jccustombarrels.com

 

[remington jim]

I am in the same situation, wanting a compact 7-08. I plan to rebarrel my Model 7 (currently chambered in .243) to this end. Just not sure where look for the new barrel. Please chime in if you have a recommendation or suggestion.

JC Custom barrels in NB Canada ! RJ

My custom ultra light has a SS 1-8 twist. Chambered in 6.5CM and set at 20 “ Shots Great ! RJ

 

[hoytcanon]

i had hard time with shorter bolt action of the ruger ... maybe a little too tall guy ...

You mean the short LOP, this rifle has the full length Ruger stock... LOP is 13 3/4"... I am 6'4" and it fits just fine.

 

[medvedqc]

You mean the short LOP, this rifle has the full length Ruger stock... LOP is 13 3/4"... I am 6'4" and it fits just fine.

no i meant the shorter bolt stroke. i had a 308 and a 300rcm with the regular stock where i needed a slip on pas for the lop but again certainly me ...

 

[hoytcanon]

no i meant the shorter bolt stroke. i had a 308 and a 300rcm with the regular stock where i needed a slip on pas for the lop but again certainly me ...

I'm not getting it... the bolt throw is the same as all M77 Mark II rifles and the stroke is a standard short action, what did you have to modify?

 

[FatCatsDad]

7mm-08 factory ammo is scarce and expensive, a 20 box home inventory is easily north of $1200

 

[medvedqc]

I'm not getting it... the bolt throw is the same as all M77 Mark II rifles and the stroke is a standard short action, what did you have to modify?

i added a slip on pad for the lop but the bolt stroke maybe standard for short action but i was not confortable with it and preferred LA ones. that is me only.

 

[Crossbuck]

Another vote for the Browning X-Bolt Micro Midas:

20 inch free floating barrel
Glass bedded action
60 degree bolt lift
Adjustable trigger
Detachable magazine

I own one and I love it. It is nimble and accurate.

Downside:

It is a small rifle. It may not fit well if the shooter is tall.

 

[Milt Dale]

I have a Ruger compact in 7-08, it came with a short laminate stock. I put it in a full size synthetic stock.

 

[mike t]

Tikka T3x compact in 7mm-08

 

[Wendell]

I'm looking To purchase a 7mm-08 With an 18 or 20" barrel. What do you guys all recommend. I know a lot of you will recommend tikka But They Don't have An actual short action and that's a deal breaker for me

Arnie's Guns and Archery has a new Winchester in stock:

Winchester Model 70 FTW 7mm-08
<http://arnies-guns.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_2_8_51&products_id=688>

 

[woodlotowner]

JC Custom barrels in NB Canada ! RJ

My custom ultra light has a SS 1-8 twist. Chambered in 6.5;CM ans set at 20. “.

Thanks, RJ.

 

[Warden70]

I enjoy my Winchester Model 70 Featherweight Compact 7mm-08. Carries well. Accurate with 120 grain ttsx.

 

[wallz]

Have a Kimber Adirondack in 7-08. Love shooting that thing. Had it out at the range on Sat after mounting a new scope. Mounted the BDX scope for it. Was shooting the gongs at 200, 300, 400, 500, 600 in minutes after setting it up withe the BDX3000 bino.

If you can find a micro, that. would be a good way to go as well. Had a lefty in 270 swm for a bit.

 

[mikeboehm]

Have a Kimber Adirondack in 7-08. Love shooting that thing. Had it out at the range on Sat after mounting a new scope. Mounted the BDX scope for it. Was shooting the gongs at 200, 300, 400, 500, 600 in minutes after setting it up withe the BDX3000 bino.

If you can find a micro, that. would be a good way to go as well. Had a lefty in 270 swm for a bit.

You have the exact gun i want lol. Been looking for awhile. I have a mountain ascent in 280ai and love it

 

[remington jim]

Hard to find a Kimber Adirondack 7-08 rifle for Sale in New or Used ! I don't think i have ever seen more then 1 0r 2 in YEARS ! Great Rifle to Have ! RJ

Brno284 had a Kimber Hunter on Here for sale in 7-08 BUT its SOLD now too !