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Hey guys i own a Remington 700 in 7mm08 and i intend to use it for red deer, i use Norma 140gr ballistic tips for open country and 140 gr Remington core lokt for bush and just wondering what people think is the realistic maximum range for it on Red deer, and any other recommended factory ammo?? Any other general comments on the caliber are welcomed also,
Cheers Josh
How far can you confidently shoot too with it?
The range that you can shoot a 6 inch 3 shot group, which isn't what range you can shoot a 1inch group multiplied by 6. You will probably be looking at 400 -500 yds.
Take you rifle to the local Deerstalkers range.
Do 50 burpees right before shooting, this should simulate climbing up a hill while hunting :D
Now get your adrenaline flowing, maybe ask a mate at the range to slap you...
Fire 3 shots offhand at various distances, remember to do this under time pressure. Maybe get the same mate to stand behind you and tell him to slap you again if you're not doing it fast enough.
The max distance where you can consistently hit a Hillar zone sized target for your intended prey should be the figure you want :P
Groin kicks, arm twists and half nelsons can be arranged for a small fee if you're zealous about replicating the heavy wet bush, crossing fallen logs routine.....
If you have to ask, not very far.
SiB, you forgot bush lawyer and supple jack.
We can maybe ask @kotuku for a straight jacket to simulate those :thumbsup:
Stop intending and go and try it out.distance is relevant to how far you want to go to retreive your shot animal if you think you will blow ass trying to get it then its to long a shot.if it is to long a shot but you feel fit walk your round in closer or buy some 10" gongs and practice.good luck fulla
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If you going to try it out, shoot rocks pls ;)
Wounding an animal is a crap way to learn...
Kaitoke Deerstalkers has a 200m range, once you can hit something consistently out to 200, then start worrying about further distances. Unlikely to ever shoot a deer that far in the NZ bush in any case, unless you go down south or hunt the tops.
Unless you're shooting from ridge to ridge or from a knob to a clearing in which case the distance can go from 150 to 500 plus in the bush I hunt so its very relevant to shoot past 200 if you intend to hunt on any NZ bush just incase there is that opportunity and you feel fitQuote:
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Nice choice of rifle Dawg, Are zeroing my 7mm08 tomorow with Remington core lokt 140 gr. Did like using this ammo but they are out of stock now.
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Corlockt worked well in my 243 you will be happy with it I'm sureQuote:
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Originally Posted by Dundee
Keep your remington brass, it's a good choice for reloading the 7mm-08
i would find the most accurate factory load and use that. Distance is determined by your ability, whatever happens make sure its paper or steel you try it on first
i should also add that 500 meters is probably max range in terms of bullet energy/terminal performance
All his ppu (highland brass) I though would have been good brass aswell once fired.I found it to be excellent brass for reloading in my 243.I though someone would have bought it straight awayQuote:
Originally Posted by 7mmsaum
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Would have been a good plug Necky but you forgot to tell him who supplies "Neckshots Hard Bastard gongs" ... :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Neckshot
Therein lies the difference between " shameless plug" and the more common " subtle plug"
Buy about five packets of ammo, spend the next two weeks shooting at targets/rocks at various ranges. You will learn a heap about you and your rifle. After this you will know how far and how well you can shoot the rifle.
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True but like I've said before mate I'm a sale mans ass:D he can come to our Annual biathalon shoot and shoot steel and run his guts out May 17th:DQuote:
Originally Posted by ishoot10s
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Ok who is into reloading 7mm08, I got a shit load of brass but haven't got the reloading gear?
I can reload it for you easily Dundee
Your lucky your a good prick mate cause shit you have a Auckland cal mate:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Dundee
If you get some cheap dies ill reload em for you.
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Don't want to hijack Dawgs thread but if I supplied the brass how much for 20 rounds? I got heaps of brass:ORLY:
I know zip about reloading and have no intention to learn.
How about subtle suggestions!Quote:
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No worries Dundee :D
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yea i'm a killer for saying up front:innocent:
Not too sure about all this techo stuff with Ammo, All I know is I use this PPU ammo in my 7m08 and my .243 and have been knocking over animals from 20m to 400m.
The cheapest part of hunting is the ammo - grab a few packets of what your happy to pay for and wham a few rounds out to a mix of ranges to get use to how it and you shoot....... Happy Hunting & Hot Barrels :D
