rooster
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7mm08
does anybody know anything about this cal i have been hearing its awesome but was wondering if any of you guys use one. thanks bruce
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Bought one for my kids in a youth model Savage. It seems very flat with a substantial bullet and minimal recoil. Off of a bench with Fusion Ammo it holds groups under an inch at 100, so performance is fine. The downside is the high price tag for the ammo and limited availability at "out of season" time frames. Even in season, there is only so much to go around so locating ammo can be tricky.
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dpms
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One of my favorites deer rifles is my Browning ABolt in 7MM-08. Compact, low recoil, plenty of power and just a little bit different than what everyone else is carrying. The Federal Fusions are the ticket out of mine.
My rifle is a black rifle
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thanks guys also i know the gun has alot of power being that its stronger than some of the other popular rounds
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308 and 7mm-08 are both ranked very high in the power vs recoil charts. Their designs give great efficiency.
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Bought one for my daughter, Browning A-Bolt Micro Medallion, wasn't impressed with factory load performance on whitetail. Hand loading with a lighter ball fixed that though. Hasn't been shot in close to 10 years and I don't remember the specifics of the load, sorry. Daughter decided she didn't want to hunt... 
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Have a Browning A-Bolt & 700 BDL in the 7mm-08. Out of all my rifles it's my favorite cal. for Whitetail. Wally World had the Rem. ammo for it the other day for $20.
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My 308 likes 165 gr. federal fusion ammo.
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does it do a good job on whitetail
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I've used 150 grain Remington core-lokts out of my 308 and the 140 grain 7mm-08 are within 100 ft pounds out to 200 yards. Never had to shoot twice at a whitetail with mine. That is the cheapest ammo I have found and it works fine for deer. My guns shoot it well also.
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rooster
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what is the biggest grain bullet they make for it
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what is the biggest grain bullet they make for it
175 grain
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I had a Savage Model 11L (lefthanded) few years back. I used the 140 grain and it did the job fine, but I decided on trading it in for a lefthanded Browning A-bolt in 30/06 cause I wanted a gun for PA also out West
If your gonna stick to PA, 7mm-08 is a fine gun
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what is the biggest grain bullet they make for it
I believe it's a 180 gr. for the 308. Snipers in the military use a 168 gr. bullet. The 165 is the closest factory load. I think 180 is too heavy. I shoot 180's out of my 300 Weatherby Mag.
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does it do a good job on whitetail
It sits squarley in the middle of the class of cartirdges that are widely considered ideal for deer.
My rifle is a black rifle
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what is the biggest grain bullet they make for it
I believe it's a 180 gr. for the 308. Snipers in the military use a 168 gr. bullet. The 165 is the closest factory load. I think 180 is too heavy. I shoot 180's out of my 300 Weatherby Mag.
220 grains are also avaliblefor the .308 (30 cal). Although not popular in a deer gun.
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rooster
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as far as blood trailing how does the 708 do with
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LOL The pool of blood should lead you all the way around the deer.
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does anybody know anything about this cal i have been hearing its awesome but was wondering if any of you guys use one. thanks bruce
Just dropped a 3 point in NY with a Remmington Model 700 7mm.08 Synthetic Stock today. 150 stopped him in his tracks. i love this gun. You will sure fall in love with it if you buy one. I shoot Winchester 140 grain. very flat and fast. low recoil.
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rooster
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congrats steelie does it have more power then the 30/30
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These are the best comparisons I could find. Cartridge (Wb@MV) Bullet BC 100 yds. 200 yds. MPBR (yds.) 30-30 Win. (150 FP at 2390) .268 +2.9" -0.6" 225 7mm-08 Rem. (140 BT at 2860) .485 +2.6" +1.9" 285 .308 Win. (150 BT at 2800) .435 +2.7" +1.7" 275 30-06 (150 BT at 2910) .435 +2.6" +2.0" 287 Bullet weight muzzle velocity=wb@mv Bullet coefficient= BC Maximum point blank range= MPBR
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Better go out and buy one, not much time left till the opener...
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just bought one tonight sako stainless and putting my new leupold scope on it.cant wait to shoot it tomorrow.i got 2 boxes of federal fusion 140 grains for it.
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It will be your favorite gun for life. I can't immagine myself shooting any other gun at a deer. such low recoil but so much speed. Dropped 5 deer dead in their tracks with it...Does this gun you bought have a synthetic stock?
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Love the Single shot Ruger 06 and have used with great succes for many years with a variety of ammo. My youngest kid bought a Marlin .356 years ago and it is the absolute most effective Deer gun I have ever seen. Loud and kicks and when ya find ammo you better buy a few boxes but is the best lever gun with the greatest smack power I have ever shot. Read a report where that cal never really caught on but was developed by Winchester for Sheep hunters shooting from ridge to ridge who needed knockdown power. The gun my kid got was made by a guy at the Marlin factory here in CT who gave it as a gift to a relative who didnt shoot-kid got it on the cheap and its presentation grade- somebody didnt know or appreciate what he had.. As I recall he uses bout a 200 grain projectile.
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rooster
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steelie the gun is a wood stock black and gray
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SteelieWheelie
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Well i know the recoil with my synthetic stock isnt bad at all but it shouldnt make a big differece though. Wait ultil you see what this gun does to a deer!
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steelie i have been reading alot of post on other forums about people saying that the deer dont bleed to good if they do happen to run.my question is have you had any problems with that.and yes i know if you drop the deer than you cant complain but they always dont go done everytime.thanks for the help.i have heard the damage they do is amazing
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just bought one tonight sako stainless and putting my new leupold scope on it.cant wait to shoot it tomorrow.i got 2 boxes of federal fusion 140 grains for it.
Good choice ,I'm sure you will like it.
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steelie i have been reading alot of post on other forums about people saying that the deer dont bleed to good if they do happen to run.my question is have you had any problems with that.and yes i know if you drop the deer than you cant complain but they always dont go done everytime.thanks for the help.i have heard the damage they do is amazing
I wish i could tell you but the farthest i have had one go is about 10 yards so i wouldnt have any good info about the blood trails. You're right also, the gun does a ton of damage inside.
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