|
S |
M |
T |
W |
T |
F |
S |
|
|
|
|
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
|
4
|
5
|
6
|
7
|
8
|
9
|
10
|
|
11
|
12
|
13
|
14
|
15
|
16
|
17
|
|
18
|
19
|
20
|
21
|
22
|
23
|
24
|
|
25
|
26
|
27
|
28
|
29
|
30
|
31
|
|
|
44 members (Livintohunt19, PossumPecker, BigA47, Tigger85, Jmkiper, leroyb, BCLC, Sqzpla, Okatuppa, Longtine, Ray_Coon, CNC, Floorman1, WINMAG300, Bandit635, UA Hunter, 700ltr308, TexasHuntress, Mulcher, Cuz-Pat, apolloslade, jwalker77, Ben2, CAL, doublefistful, Emile, CouchNapper, Joe4majors, Turkey, Uokman2014, AU338MAG, crenshawco, Grokamole, woodduck, Jotjackson, Six shooter, Johnal3, C3SEAST, 6 invisible),
1,356
guests, and
0
robots. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 14,266 Likes: 2
Booner
|
|
Booner
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 14,266 Likes: 2 |
I know furs gun and it shot the AW round sub MOA. I killed a doe with that round and it ran but didn't leave much blood. Did its job, but I love a big exit hole if possible. I think hornady just had a bad run or something. Typically interlock bullets get it done.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 7,034
14 point
|
|
14 point
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 7,034 |
I shoot a 7-08 after shoulder surgery and every deer so far has dropped in its tracks
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 249
4 point
|
|
4 point
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 249 |
My son shoots a 7-08 and we've seen mixed results that seem totally dependent on the round. SST's have resulted in very little blood trail while Accubon and TTSX created a much larger exit, much better blood and very short tracking jobs (if any). Most shots were just behind the shoulder.
We love the 7-08....great caliber. Hard hitting and pretty flat. Great ammo choices and a wide variety of rifles out there.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 5,456
12 point
|
|
12 point
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 5,456 |
X4 on the CLs for me...I've tried em all but came back to what works good for me
2017 Team Aldeer Turkey Contest Champion
2018 Team Aldeer Turkey Contest Champion
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 6,288
12 point
|
|
12 point
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 6,288 |
 Back many years ago, I was on the fence about a 7mm-08 vs. a 308; went w/the 308, but both are great guns & will lay 'em down. Re: bullets, my brother's gotten great results out of Hornady; I tried a Winchester ballistic silvertip & I'm not too happy w/the exit wounds I'm getting; I've had very little blood & rough tracking experiences with 'em. So, I'm going back to a BTSP of some brand next season (prob Core-Lokts).
Last edited by BamaGuitarDude; 02/03/16 04:17 AM.
ALDeer physics: for every opinion, there's an equal & opposite opinion
A wise man can learn more from a foolish question than a fool can learn from a wise answer.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 6,778
ALDEER SPONSOR
|
|
ALDEER SPONSOR
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 6,778 |
The problem with CL's is that they are nearly as expensive as the premium bullets. Every box I've found for the 7/08 is $35+.
Fur, you looking to unload any of those Fusions?
Ya'll are just overthinking it now
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 4,696
10 point
|
|
10 point
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 4,696 |
The problem with CL's is that they are nearly as expensive as the premium bullets. Every box I've found for the 7/08 is $35+.
Fur, you looking to unload any of those Fusions? $25 a box here for the corelokts. http://www.ammunitionsupplycompany.com/R...htm?Click=30236 Even at that price a little high. Ive caught AW for $13 and Fusions for $16 on sale and stocked up.
Ethical behavior is doing the right thing when no one else is watching - even when doing the wrong thing is legal. Aldo Leopold .. (except when it comes to trailer tags)
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 29
spike
|
|
spike
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 29 |
Blood trail? What's that? Last 10 deer I've shot with CL in my 270 have either dropped in their tracks or could be seen from the point of contact.... after losing a few deer, including one monster, bc of spotty trails i don't care if i spend extra $$$ on a round if it saves me uncountable trailing hours or a wasted deer.... just my $.02
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 39,582
Freak of Nature
|
|
Freak of Nature
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 39,582 |
The problem with CL's is that they are nearly as expensive as the premium bullets. Every box I've found for the 7/08 is $35+.
Fur, you looking to unload any of those Fusions? I'll see if I still have them.
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 46
spike
|
|
spike
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 46 |
I shoot the Hornady Whitetail as well. I used to think the 30-06 was king and anything less wouldn't cut it. Well I went to the 7mm-08 and cut down some recoil and I believe it kills them better than the 30-06 ever did. I can't tell you how or why it does but it is one ferocious round on whitetails.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 7,086
14 point
|
|
14 point
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 7,086 |
For some reason, every box of 7mm-08 I've seen is $7-$10 more than a box of 308. Don't really understand why, same brass, less bullet material. Guess it's just one of those things.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 495
4 point
|
|
4 point
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 495 |
I shoot a Model 7 7mm-08. Shot core lokts for years, and they work, but i wanted to try something different.
The Hornady Whitetail doesnt group for anything in my gun for some reason. Emily's Savage model 11 308 will shoot them lights out. Hoping to try some TSX this summer and see how it does.
However, from 20 yards to 170 yards, I have never had a deer run more than 50 yards with my 7-08. Most are DRT or within 20 yards. No need for blood trails there, but I have not been getting good trails from the corelokt when I do try to follow them.. Not a big hole typically, but it does some damage on the interior without a doubt.
One gun that has surprised the hell out of me though, is dads Model 700 .260. That thing demolishes the insides of every deer he has shot.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 5,124
12 point
|
|
12 point
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 5,124 |
.260 Remington kills more deer than CWD
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 6,288
12 point
|
|
12 point
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 6,288 |
For some reason, every box of 7mm-08 I've seen is $7-$10 more than a box of 308. Don't really understand why, same brass, less bullet material. Guess it's just one of those things. I agree; this was another reason why I opted for the 308, as well
ALDeer physics: for every opinion, there's an equal & opposite opinion
A wise man can learn more from a foolish question than a fool can learn from a wise answer.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 5,318
pic perv
|
|
pic perv
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 5,318 |
Last edited by JA; 02/10/16 12:03 PM.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 6,288
12 point
|
|
12 point
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 6,288 |
ALDeer physics: for every opinion, there's an equal & opposite opinion
A wise man can learn more from a foolish question than a fool can learn from a wise answer.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 416
4 point
|
|
4 point
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 416 |
I've shot a Tikka 7mm08 for a lotta years now. I shoot the good ol Winchester 140gr Power Points. I can usually stick my fist through the exit wound. Absolutely ferocious caliber/bullet!
I'll never change calibers for southern whitetail.
|
|
|
|
|
