mike Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 thinking about getting a 7mm-08 barrell for my H&R handi rifle. what do you all think about this cal.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterDWL Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 Re: input please? i think its a great caliber ive taken a lot of deer with mine light recoil flat shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripper Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 Re: input please? I have never understood the 7mm-08 but I know a lot of friends that really like it. If I wanted flat and fast, I would go with a .280 or for a larger grain bullet, I would go with a .308. If you load your own, then the 7mm-08 would be great. If you shoot factory loads, you will get more selection with the .308. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike Posted February 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 Re: input please? well i am looking for a rifle for hog hunting. some friends are tryin to plan a trip to go sometime. i have a 243 but its just an excuse for another barrel! would like a 300 win mag barrel but they don't offer one. 45-70 seems a little much, and i don't know much about a 308 either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 Re: input please? If your wanting to go up I would go with the 308. The 7mm-08 is a great round but ammo is quite a bit more than the 308. 7mm will shoot flatter and is plenty power for what you want. If you reload I would probibly get the 7mm because the recoil is going to be a lot easier on you. Bottom line, uh no bottome line. They're both good rounds based on the same case 308 is a little bigger and cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 Re: input please? I would go with the 308! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 Re: input please? 7mm-08 would be a lot less recoil..heck..it wont even tip over your cocoa mug!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 Re: input please? Would agree with the .308 or even a 30-06 over the 7mm-08. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 Re: input please? I would say the .308 before the 7-08. If you've already got a .243, you might as well put a little more difference between your calibers. The 7-08 is a heckuva deer round. The .308 is even better IMO. Way better selection of larger bullets if you ever want to shoot a bear, elk or moose. The 45/70 would make a great choice, too. Factory 45/70 loads are really quite mild........but even at that, they'll flatten hogs. Then you can always kick it up with some "custom factory" loads like Buffalo Bore and REALLY have a whomper & stomper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 Re: input please? In reality, there is no real field difference between the 7-08 Rem and the .308 Win. Sectional densities can be comparable with decent bullets so penetration is really not an issue. .277" (.270) 130 grain, SD .242 .284" (7mm) 140 grain, SD .248 .308" (.30) 165 grain, SD .248 .277" (.270) 150 grain, SD .279 .284" (7mm) 160 grain, SD .283 .308" (.30) 180 grain, SD .271 The 7-08 Rem is ballisticaly the same as the 7mm Mauser which has been used around the world to take critters a lot bigger than what we have here on this continent. It still have enough power to it to do needed damage to big bones on bigger critters. With the 140 gr bullet it is comparable to the .308 with 165 and 180 gr bullets, the .270 Winchester with 140 gr bullets. The 7-08 Rem is a good choice. It will handle most big game readily. You may have to reload to make it optimum for elk and moose, but it will do the job. Factory ammo is limited to the 120 gr and 140 gr bullets which will work for the majority of hunting critters up through caribou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike Posted February 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 Re: input please? thanks for the info guys!!! i don't need to step off the porch or anything, just looking for my next barrel investment! i am secure in my manhood and love to sit and drink a cup of hot chocolate with my kids on the weekends! LOL hey if its what they want for breakfast then i am game!! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted February 24, 2007 Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 Re: input please? Good man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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