Thread: .308 or 7mm08 varmint gun?

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Problem is they both shoot pretty well. .308 is older and not sure of the history. Weather by 7mm08 is pretty new and has had less than 100 rounds through it.
Weatherby has a really smooth action and doesn't miss a beat. Whereas the old BSA is a bit clunky with cycling though another round and not always done in one motion.

Originally Posted by i41do2

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Problem is they both shoot pretty well. .308 is older and not sure of the history. Weather by 7mm08 is pretty new and has had less than 100 rounds through it.
Weatherby has a really smooth action and doesn't miss a beat. Whereas the old BSA is a bit clunky with cycling though another round and not always done in one motion.

simple, your going hunting you open the safe and grab the first rifle which is it? now rebarrel the our one in 243. you can varmit with the 243 and still take deer with it as well.

Originally Posted by i41do2

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Problem is they both shoot pretty well. .308 is older and not sure of the history. Weather by 7mm08 is pretty new and has had less than 100 rounds through it.
Weatherby has a really smooth action and doesn't miss a beat. Whereas the old BSA is a bit clunky with cycling though another round and not always done in one motion.

Try his web sight for the history of your BSA BSA - John Knibbs International Ltd
There good for a rebarrel with the 308 bolt face your world is your oyster.
I'm just in the process of doing a BSA CF2 was .243 now 7x57

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Thanks Sideshow
Looks like I've got a CF2 too. It was bought second hand from an import from the UK. I did struggle shooting at first as it was my first rifle. I put a hardy suppressor on it and now I'm reloading I can't fault it, other than the slightly clunky action and it's almost double the weight of the weatherby. The weatherby is the rifle I shot my first deer with though and I'm intending to suppress this rifle too in time. I haven't had enough experience with both rifles to have a preference. Having two kids under three isn't conducive to hunting. I get more use out of my 10/22 currently. Hence looking for a better bunny buster.
Thanks everyone for chiming in with your thoughts so far.
Currently leaning towards a new rifle, maybe a cz in 223 or 243. Mainly cause I haven't heard a bad thing about a cz. But happy for additional comments.
Cheers
Dan

Originally Posted by i41do2

Awesome
Thanks Sideshow
Looks like I've got a CF2 too. It was bought second hand from an import from the UK. I did struggle shooting at first as it was my first rifle. I put a hardy suppressor on it and now I'm reloading I can't fault it, other than the slightly clunky action and it's almost double the weight of the weatherby. The weatherby is the rifle I shot my first deer with though and I'm intending to suppress this rifle too in time. I haven't had enough experience with both rifles to have a preference. Having two kids under three isn't conducive to hunting. I get more use out of my 10/22 currently. Hence looking for a better bunny buster.
Thanks everyone for chiming in with your thoughts so far.
Currently leaning towards a new rifle, maybe a cz in 223 or 243. Mainly cause I haven't heard a bad thing about a cz. But happy for additional comments.
Cheers
Dan

What year? I really love the actions! Made the old way. The triggers are pretty impressive for there age too being fully adjustable.
Can't say I like the stocks but especially that roll over check peace can really smack you one if your mount is poor or your in a rush.
With two kids under three you won't really mind lugging that around, it will soon be lighter than them just think of it as training for deer stalking