Thread: .308 or 7mm08 varmint gun?

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

You get the occasional CZ 223 comes up
I bought a minter for 1k, shoots very well even with factory hornady ammo.

About your suppressor, just get your 7mm threaded the same and use the 30cal one. Cheaper option for the moment with a young family an all.

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

Originally Posted by jakewire

You get the occasional CZ 223 comes up
I bought a minter for 1k, shoots very well even with factory hornady ammo.

About your suppressor, just get your 7mm threaded the same and use the 30cal one. Cheaper option for the moment with a young family an all.

Cheers jakewire
I did ask hardys about that and they said it wouldn't really work very well. Not sure if they're trying to sell me a new one. But the difference in OD is 4/5ths of FA I didn't think it would matter

Originally Posted by Sideshow

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

Not sure on the year I'll have to do more digging. But yep it's certainly a lighter gun now my two yr old is pushing 18kgs

If it's a 308 the your serial number should have a 3R in it made between 73 and 86 I know some where there is more info if I can find it then I'll let you know

Originally Posted by i41do2

Cheers jakewire
I did ask hardys about that and they said it wouldn't really work very well. Not sure if they're trying to sell me a new one. But the difference in OD is 4/5ths of FA I didn't think it would matter

It does not matter.

Yep it's a 3R
Keen to figure out what age it would be.
With regards to the suppressor would another outfit be able to thread the 7mm08 if Harry's wouldn't do it?

Yip
Anyone else will be able to do it. he could do it as well, but you may prefer some one else.

Does Any one know about Custom Cartridges in Taupo. Custom Cartridges
Mark Bridgeman-McMillan is the gunsmith?
Could be an option to get the 7mm threaded for the suppressor?

Cheers
Dan

Yes I know Mark he does thread barrels for suppressors and will do rebarreling and other gunsmithing jobs, The work I've seen him do is pretty good and won't try and sell you something you don't need