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So I finally thought I would jump on the band wagon and see what al the fuss is about, I bought a 7mm08.
What powder do people use and what bullet weights?
I already have an 7mmRM but I think I wouldn't want to send such a meaty pill with this little thing.
So, 7mm08, what powder and pills?
Cheers,
William
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I'd start with getting some a "Harden Up Pills" for all the ribbing your about to get. :P
Cheers
Pete
you'll love it mate it will push a 162 a-max reassembly well for long range if you wish but for hunting I like the 120gn nosler ballistic tip
thers only one reason everyone has them and that's because its a great cal that works if it didn't work no one would have them 7mm-08 is the new 308 as in everyone has them
308 works there's no question it dose its been used for years..... but 7mm-08,260,25-08,243 are all better cals and nicer to shoot in my honest opinon
Interesting, I already have a 308 and a 243 so I thought it was about time to try the 708. With those lighter 120gn pills, what so of velocity do you get from them? I have a 20inch barrel on this one btw
Cut that out Rambo[emoji15]
2208 behind 120 Barnes should be loud enough to put a hole into something.
You have a 243 and a 308 so you brought a 708 that all makes sense[emoji106]Quote:
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25-08 is the retarded cousin no one talks about
VC - was it even even a commercial offering, did it ever progress beyond the wildcat stage?Quote:
Originally Posted by veitnamcam
I don't know... probably not? would be as good an idea as a 270-08.Quote:
Originally Posted by zimmer
Makes perfect sense BradsQuote:
Originally Posted by BRADS
Saves on reloading gear .... only need one shell holder ;)
Cheers
Pete
lol out of a 20 INCH it will be pretty loud I would suggest a suppressor anyway who would have an unsuppressed hunting rifle anyway that's one of the reasons im wanting to get rid of my 6mm or change it I've been hunting with that but my ears ring for like 3 days afterwards im 24 years old and my ears need to last at least another 50 years (touch wood) so I need to look after them so from now on my hunting rifles are all going to be suppressed unless its a target gun cos plugs are in on the range so no needQuote:
Originally Posted by Danny
and one neck seizer if you use one with interchangeable colletsQuote:
Originally Posted by P38
If you fire heaps of shots really really fast and then stick the barrel in a bucket full of milk then throw in some coffee, hey presto latte :)
MikeQuote:
Originally Posted by mikee
Wouldn't you also need a straw to blow the bubbles, to froth the Milk first. ;)
Cheers
Pete
Reminds me of old bobs video[emoji106]Quote:
Originally Posted by mikee
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Quote Originally Posted by veitnamcam View Post
25-08 is the retarded cousin no one talks about.
25/08 is an awesome cal I've had one for 25 years if you do the IMP version it will keep up with the 25/06 but with a 22" barrel.
You just need to blow down the barrel while stirring :)Quote:
Originally Posted by P38
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Originally Posted by mikee
Your on to it. :thumbsup:
Your obviously a thinking man Mikee
Cheers
Pete
It is threaded but I'm not planning on getting a suppresser, it can't. Be louder than my rem mag and really, when hunting how many round are you going through that will damage your hearing, my 243 is also 20 inch and barks like an Alsatian as well, I just wear plugs when target shooting with it
One loud noice can do damage not heaps but everytime you get ringing in your ears or even an just un confitable felling its accualy perment damage which over years gets worse that " its only one shot" theroy is not true... ask a ear dr and with the new suppressors that are short and very light why not??? Thats just my opinon
Shot a deer last year with a 20" Sako 6.5x55, two shots, majorly deaf in left ear, constant ringing. It catches up with ya at some stage.
Went to the range with a mate sighting in his new 300rum.
The first shot he fired With the muffs on and break off.
It just gets better when he puts the break on and forgets his ear muffs.
I was trying not to laugh, Tru!
Who would want to pussify a 7mm08 any further with reduced loads though? :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mauser308
270-08? Im liking the sound of that! Might get my tikka rebarreled in it aye @BRADS ;)
That would be the perfect calibre to rebarrel a tikka in :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Gibo
A ballisticly challenged bore size handicapped by a short action cartridge yet in a long action rifle....perfect!
You keep making it sound better each time. Im sold
It would be the best cartridge ever till someone makes a better one, probably tomorrow