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Re: .243 or 7mm-08 [Re: THIS_BUCKHUNTER] #3578065 01/10/22 02:55 AM 01/10/22 02:55 AM
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Bronco 74 10 point Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,188 Huntsville, Al	NEF handi rifle. 30.06. Drives tacks at 200 yds. Light weight. "We have an opponent in this state that we work every day, 365 days a year, to dominate."

Re: .243 or 7mm-08 [Re: THIS_BUCKHUNTER] #3578110 01/10/22 07:31 AM 01/10/22 07:31 AM
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mrc283 spike M Joined: Aug 2018 Posts: 50 Madison county, Alabama	I may be interested in the youth 7mm-08 if you decide to sell 256-468-9968

Re: .243 or 7mm-08 [Re: THIS_BUCKHUNTER] #3578116 01/10/22 07:40 AM 01/10/22 07:40 AM
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Jacobshelton_14 spike Joined: Dec 2021 Posts: 25 Moulton Alabama	I hunted with a ruger m77 mark ii compact for years chambered in 7mm-08, I’ve killed a pile of deer with it. Just recently replaced it with a ruger m77 mark ii in 30-06 this year but still catch my self leaning towards my 7mm-08. Love the short barrel for lugging it through the woods and makes it easier when using a climber.

Re: .243 or 7mm-08 [Re: hillmp] #3578129 01/10/22 07:56 AM 01/10/22 07:56 AM
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jwalker77 Pumpkin - The Thermal Expert Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 25,306 blount county alabama	Originally Posted by hillmp Are you trying to justify buying another gun? I believe you got it. And theres nothing wrong with that. I need one more myself

Re: .243 or 7mm-08 [Re: Skullworks] #3578212 01/10/22 09:04 AM 01/10/22 09:04 AM
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1984dog spike 1 Joined: Dec 2020 Posts: 54 Florence, Mississippi	Look at a Boyd's Hardwood Laminate Stock. They have a variety types of stocks that fit most guns. If you son is still growing, I would look at one of those AT-ONE stocks that allows the length of pull and cheek to be raised. The laminated stocks will add a little weight to the gun, but they are much better than the plastic injection molded stocks. If it is not a snug fit, get it glass bedded. If the barrel is good, the gun will be a tack driver.

Re: .243 or 7mm-08 [Re: THIS_BUCKHUNTER] #3578236 01/10/22 09:20 AM 01/10/22 09:20 AM
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THIS_BUCKHUNTER OP spike T Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 86 Somewhere piddling	It's a Ruger youth model.7mm-08 and it's absolutely a tack driver. I love the gun, and more importantly he's extremely comfortable shooting it. Nah, I don't ever need justification to buy any gun..lol. My thought to upgrading was purely to give him something larger than a youth model. Based on the above recs, I'll first see if another stock can be placed on it, otherwise a Ruger .243 may be for sale. Thanks for all the input though. It's appreciated.

Re: .243 or 7mm-08 [Re: THIS_BUCKHUNTER] #3578252 01/10/22 09:41 AM 01/10/22 09:41 AM
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JohnG 8 point J Joined: Nov 2018 Posts: 2,049 Orange Beach, AL	Shoot, lm 6’, 245lbs and have a suppressed 7-08 youth model 700 for doe shooting. Got it because it fits perfect in the tractor cab. Sounds a little stronger than a 17HMR Last edited by JohnG; 01/10/22 09:45 AM.

Re: .243 or 7mm-08 [Re: THIS_BUCKHUNTER] #3578258 01/10/22 09:48 AM 01/10/22 09:48 AM
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wew3006 Booner W Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,549 Birmingham	Originally Posted by THIS_BUCKHUNTER It's a Ruger youth model.7mm-08 and it's absolutely a tack driver. I love the gun, and more importantly he's extremely comfortable shooting it. Nah, I don't ever need justification to buy any gun..lol. My thought to upgrading was purely to give him something larger than a youth model. Based on the above recs, I'll first see if another stock can be placed on it, otherwise a Ruger .243 may be for sale. Thanks for all the input though. It's appreciated. what model Ruger?

Re: .243 or 7mm-08 [Re: THIS_BUCKHUNTER] #3578261 01/10/22 09:51 AM 01/10/22 09:51 AM
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FreeStateHunter They Call Me Gator 🐊 F Joined: Mar 2020 Posts: 7,521 Free State of Winston	I’ve got a Ruger M-77 Hawkeye stainless/synthetic in 7/08 with a Leupold VX-Freedom 3-9x40 I might get rid of

Re: .243 or 7mm-08 [Re: THIS_BUCKHUNTER] #3578287 01/10/22 10:09 AM 01/10/22 10:09 AM
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THIS_BUCKHUNTER OP spike T Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 86 Somewhere piddling	Wew3006, not sure of the model. I'll look this afternoon. I'm wanting to say Ruger American. It's got a black synthetic stock. I know it's a break action and drives tacks.

Re: .243 or 7mm-08 [Re: THIS_BUCKHUNTER] #3578692 01/10/22 05:33 PM 01/10/22 05:33 PM
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gundoc 14 point Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 8,210 In front of my lathe	Originally Posted by THIS_BUCKHUNTER Wew3006, not sure of the model. I'll look this afternoon. I'm wanting to say Ruger American. It's got a black synthetic stock. I know it's a break action and drives tacks. If it's an Amarican, you used to ba able to buy a new stock for $99.00 off teh shop ruger site. I can't seem to find them now though There are two types of gun enthusiasts ... Those who have been F#CKED by PTG and those who will be! ~ unknown

Re: .243 or 7mm-08 [Re: Phil_Army] #3578718 01/10/22 05:53 PM 01/10/22 05:53 PM
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Lockjaw 14 point L Joined: Jul 2020 Posts: 8,978 Chelsea	Originally Posted by Phil_Army I'd look at a Savage Axis in 350 Legend. Way more knockdown power and still minimal recoil. You can pick one up for under $400 How do you figure the 350 legend has more knockdown than a 7-08? The hottest factory loads I saw online didn't even break 1850 Ft-lbs. Thats about what a 7-08 has at 200 yards.

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