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Thread: 308 vs 7mm08 all rounder?

  1. 08-10-2019, 09:48 PM #91
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    Quote Originally Posted by 7.62 View Post
    You’ve made the right decision in the end. A 308 with a barrel around 20in is a fantastic all rounder. But as soon as the hacksaw came out and it got lopped to 16in, it morphed from being something that was highly versatile into a specialist bush rifle. So the 7mm08 makes more sense.

    If I were you I would be listing the 280 as well. I don’t think there is enough of a difference between a 280 and 7mm08 to justify owning both. Bit like owning a 30/06 and a 308, pretty pointless...But each to there own
    @7.62 I think you are right, hummed and arhh'd at the time about chopping the 308 from 20". I always regretted it slightly, was truely versatile in that format.

    Regarding the 280... you maybe right. I'd does push a 162gr ELD-X at 2835fps or a 150 at 2950... no stag has walked away from that in the tussock. Not sure the 7mm08 will equal that. However if it becomes a safe queen I will have to move it on.
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    You guys are nuts,owning more rifles is never pointless...
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    Interesting discussion, I'm glad I didn't go to short with my 308. 19" is a nice compromise with the suppressor on.
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    This is an all rounder, 7 08 is putz as
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gibo View Post
    This is an all rounder, 7 08 is putz as
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    Quote Originally Posted by HNTMAD View Post
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    Just itching for a 308 vs 708 rumble
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gibo View Post
    Just itching for a 308 vs 708 rumble
    You won't need that now you have that all rounder of a .260

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gibo View Post
    Just itching for a 308 vs 708 rumble
    I bren holding my tongue lol....too many pics to choose from

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    Or just get a 284...7mm ballistics but thumps up close.
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    Quote Originally Posted by superdiver View Post
    Or just get a 284...7mm ballistics but thumps up close.
    Gd all rounder there

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    Quote Originally Posted by 25 /08 IMP View Post
    You won't need that now you have that all rounder of a .260

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    Dont get me started on that all rounder!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by HNTMAD View Post
    Gd all rounder there

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    Nice head Gibo. What ranges was he shot in?
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    Quote Originally Posted by stevodog View Post
    Nice head Gibo. What ranges was he shot in?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gibo View Post
    This is an all rounder, 7 08 is putz as
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    Huh.... @Gibo isnt the 260 obsolete now? Thought the creedmoor was where it's at....?
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