What is 7mm-08 Good For?
Wayne van Zwoll of Petersen’s Hunting magazine wrote: “Efficient case design and a bullet weight range suitable for most North American big game make the 7mm-08 a fine choice for all-around hunting. Civil in recoil, it’s a perfect match for lightweight, short-action rifles.
What is a 7mm-08 comparable to?
The 7mm-08 case is just slightly longer than the parent . 308—2.035 inches vs. 2.015 inches—but maintains the same 20-degree shoulder of the . 308 Winchester.
Which is better 270 or 7mm-08?
270 is typically faster with the same weight bullet. 7mm-08 has milder recoil. 7mm-08 is a necked down 308 (short action). 270 is a necked down 30-06 (long action).
What is the best ammo for a 7mm-08?
Federal Premium Nosler AccuBond.
What is the difference between a 7 mm and a 7mm 08?
The 7mm-08 is based on the .308Winchester cartridge, necked down to 7mm. The 7mm Remington Mag is based on the .375H&H case, blown out, shortened, and necked down to 7mm. Both use the same bullets, but the 7mm-08 has much less powder capacity, and falls under the Short Action label for hi-power rifles. Whereas the 7mm Rem.
Which 7mm-08 Bullet for elk?
For a long range shot on elk with a 7mm I would recommend being selective with your shot. My first choices of bullets for the 7-08 would be the 150 E-Tips and the 160 AB’s. RL17 is a good powder for the 7-08 and can get you some more performance over other powders.
Is a 270 Weatherby considered an elk gun?
The answer is Yes, the 270 Roy is an Elk gun (as is the 270 Winchester.) BMT. “The Church can and should help modern society by tirelessly insisting that the work of women in the home be recognized and respected by all in its irreplaceable value.”.