Thread: 7mm08 as a bushpig/bush style rifle

@greenblue

I use a Howa 1500 7mm08 with 16" barrel and Gunworks suppressor for bush hunting. It's pushing the 120g TTSX at 2900fps and getting 0.3" groups at 100yd, which gives me confidence within 250-300yd. If I'm hunting tops I'll usually take my rem mag, but it's good to know if I break the bushline and want to do some tops hunting or come across a decent size clearing, the bush gun with that load will do the job.

Factory Federal blue box 150g gives me 2450 fps and a very similar POI to the TTSX, shooting less than 1" at 100yd, so is a great backup for bush hunting.

Last weekend I tested out the Hornady 139g Superformance ammunition. The box claims 2950fps from a 24" barrel - I was getting 2730 from mine, so losing about 28fps per inch. However, groups were terrible.

Hopefully that helps with your decision, happy to try and answer any questions.

Cheers,
Elliott