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Re: 7mm-08 or 308?
[Re: 4Him146]
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01/23/24 10:13 AM
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The 7mm-08 is superior to the 308 for whitetail hunting IMO as long as you are shooting 140grain bullets in the 7mm-08. That's just based on experience killing a bunch with both calibers. 7mm-08 is a great whitetail round with some 140's. Otherwise you are turning it into a pea shooter.
Don't turn your deer rifle into a pea shooter. Especially if you are shooting it with a can or break on it. I don't understand why everyone, including kids can shoot a 20ga shotgun just fine but as soon as they pickup a deer rifle they become a complete puss and start crying about recoil. Otherwise there is absolutely ZERO reason to be shooting light loads. ZERO.
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Re: 7mm-08 or 308?
[Re: 4Him146]
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01/23/24 12:05 PM
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buckhunter2
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Serious question-
Why NOT get a 6.5 Creedmoor instead?
Pros- Cheaper factory ammo Greater factory hunting ammo availability Greater factory match ammo availability Flatter trajectory Less Recoil Greater brass availability by numerous reputable companies Cheaper brass Ability to use large or small rifle primers Factory rifles have the proper twist rate to optimize ballistic efficiency (higher BC & SD) Greater selection of factory rifles chambered in 6.5 creed
Cons- Uneducated boomers will ridicule you Uneducated boomers will assume you wear a flat brim hat The checkout guy at Walmart will think you own a sniper rifle
I’m sure I missed a few but you get the idea. Zero reason to purchase a 308 or 7-08 over a 6.5 creed nowadays unless you already have the ammo and/or components for the 308 or 7-08.
Disclaimer- I don’t currently own a 7-08, 308 or 6.5 creed b/c a 6mm creedmoor and a 6GT kills deer as good (or better) inside of 500 yards and does it with less recoil.
You're only as good as your worst shot-
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Re: 7mm-08 or 308?
[Re: 4Him146]
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01/23/24 12:21 PM
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globe
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I have 4 7-08’s, they’ve all shot well with 140 gr bullets. With that said, I have just as many 308 rifles. Either one really, idk if there’s a dimes bit of difference. 308 prob has better ammo choices but 7-08 is readily available.
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Re: 7mm-08 or 308?
[Re: 4Him146]
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01/23/24 12:27 PM
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I've killed a bunch with both. I toted a A-bolt II in 7-08 from about 2002 till 2010, then went to a .308 Model 75 Finnlight, been toting it for 14 years . They are both fine whitetail rounds , and both worked great for me. I'll throw out some info. 308 is a great round , inherently accurate , wide range of bullets weights and easy to find ammo. I like 150-165 ish grain bullets. Great woods caliber . 7-08 is also great . has less choices for bullet weights than 308 , ammo not as easy to find. I like 140ish in 7-08. Little better long range than the 308. Perhaps a tad lighter recoil . You can't go wrong with either , if you have shots longer than 300 yards I'd lean towards the 7-08, otherwise , flip a coin .
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Re: 7mm-08 or 308?
[Re: buckhunter2]
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01/23/24 12:29 PM
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Disclaimer- I don’t currently own a 7-08, 308 or 6.5 creed b/c a 6mm creedmoor and a 6GT kills deer as good (or better) inside of 500 yards and does it with less recoil. Although I do have a 7-08, 308, and 6.5 Creedmoor, I recently started hunting with a 223 because of the killing power inside of 500 yards and low recoil. 👍
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Re: 7mm-08 or 308?
[Re: N2TRKYS]
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01/23/24 03:27 PM
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buckhunter2
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Disclaimer- I don’t currently own a 7-08, 308 or 6.5 creed b/c a 6mm creedmoor and a 6GT kills deer as good (or better) inside of 500 yards and does it with less recoil. Although I do have a 7-08, 308, and 6.5 Creedmoor, I recently started hunting with a 223 because of the killing power inside of 500 yards and low recoil. 👍 Keep on…and you’ll cause the 🐐killa to have a stroke!! If ain’t at least 140grs you are severely under gunned😁
You're only as good as your worst shot-
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Re: 7mm-08 or 308?
[Re: 4Him146]
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01/23/24 04:08 PM
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Goatkiller
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Women and Kids.... Yes.
Grown ass men on Aldeer... Nope.
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Re: 7mm-08 or 308?
[Re: 4Him146]
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01/23/24 06:36 PM
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I wouldn't pick either one for u both are fine cartridges and both will do the same thing. I like the 7mm08 but the 308 is just as good. You will be happy with either
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Re: 7mm-08 or 308?
[Re: hawndog]
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01/23/24 08:51 PM
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308. Difference trajectory is not enough to matter. With a 200 yard 0 The 308 will hit within an inch of 7-08 at 300. 7-08 is lighter recoil. But really, just about anyone can handle either, including women and kids. Go with the bigger hole. I agree Id go with the .30 caliber all day. I reload so there is so much more to work with there.
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Re: 7mm-08 or 308?
[Re: 4Him146]
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01/23/24 09:27 PM
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My buddy's that reload tell me you can make a 7-08 out perform a 308 in you know the right data.
Last edited by quailman; 01/23/24 10:49 PM.
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Re: 7mm-08 or 308?
[Re: quailman]
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01/23/24 10:15 PM
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My buddy's that reload tell me you can make a 7-08 out preform a 308 in you know the right data. Define outperform...
Dying ain't much of a living boy...Josey Wales
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Re: 7mm-08 or 308?
[Re: AU338MAG]
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01/23/24 10:51 PM
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My buddy's that reload tell me you can make a 7-08 out preform a 308 in you know the right data. Define outperform... Hell, I don't know. That's just what I've been told. I've killed a bunch with a 7-08 though.
Life is a journey. Make sure and bring plenty of Beer.
My luck has been so bad lately, it could be raining pussies and I'd catch one with a dick broke off in it.
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Re: 7mm-08 or 308?
[Re: quailman]
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01/23/24 11:48 PM
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AU338MAG
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My buddy's that reload tell me you can make a 7-08 out preform a 308 in you know the right data. Define outperform... Hell, I don't know. That's just what I've been told. I've killed a bunch with a 7-08 though. Not a dime's difference between them when killing critters.
Dying ain't much of a living boy...Josey Wales
Molon Labe
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Re: 7mm-08 or 308?
[Re: 4Him146]
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01/24/24 01:05 AM
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BCLC
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Hold the fluff and pass me the .358Win please, thank you. I’ve got 7-08’s and 308’s and reach right past them for big brother and if I’m shooting long range there are better hammers for that nail.
We’re not dead. We just smell that way. Dayum. - AC870
Yessir! I’m always gonna shoot what makes me happy and I want everyone else to do the same! If you shoot one be proud of it and don’t worry what anyone else thinks. - SJ22
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