Thanks alot rmart30. That's a awesome rifle. Now why 7mm-08 over standard calibers, 270, 308 etc
To sum it up in one sentence.
I like the 7mm-08 for its mild recoil, good ballistics/energy and it being used in short actions.
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They offer 120gr reduced recoil loads that bring it down to a 243 level and youngsters can work up to regular 7mm08 loads if needed.
I got interested in 7mm-08's when I was researching for a first gun for my GF. I wanted something mild enough on recoil, but also something big enough to help if the shot was a little off. My researching always took me back to a 7mm-08.
I found its pretty close to the 06 I was toting.
This information from the Chuck Hawks website:
30-06 ,Bullet/grains 150, FPS 2910,Muzzle Energy 2820,Energy at 200 yards 1826
7mm-08,Bullet/grain 140, FPS 2860, Muzzle energy 2542,Energy at 200 yards 1793.
Price of ammo. You will hear from a lot of people cant find 7mm-08 or its high priced which I found to be untrue.
Yes it is hard to find and higher priced if you are one of the people who only buy one box at a time and think wally world should stock every caliber.
If you watch the net and plan ahead its not a problem.
You can always find Hornady american whitetail for around $15 a box on the net ($20 locally@Academy sports), and its shot well in all the 7mm-08's Ive tried it in so far. Same for Federal Fusions @ $20 a box on net ($25 locally @Academy sports).
308 will be cheaper on ammo and easier to pick up most anywhere.Especially if you are wanting to use it for a good bit of range time.
I passed on the 308 because it didnt have the reduced recoil loads that brought it down to 243 levels like the 7mm08 did. I tried the 308 reduced loads and they seemed to me to have just as much thump as standard 7mm08 loads and I wanted to start her out light and not develop a flinch.
