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Thread: Any issue using a magnum suppressor on a non-magnum round?

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    Nothing wrong with 7mm08 if u are comfortable and shoot it well youll fill ya freezer jusr fine
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    Nothing wrong with 7mm08 especially for a first centre fire.
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    It's almost a 308 and almost a 270, but not quite.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve123 View Post
    It's almost a 308 and almost a 270, but not quite.
    Just as well in the case of 270.
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    Quote Originally Posted by veitnamcam View Post
    Just as well in the case of 270.
    Almost lol being almost 308 is pretty lame. 308 is almost 30 06 which is an almost 300 winmag. I hear 7 08 is good for hunting Tofu
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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve123 View Post
    It's almost a 308 and almost a 270, but not quite.
    Oi. Quiet in the cheap seats. Sit up straight. Stop scratching.
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    Nought wrong with the 7mm, 7x57 that is.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kidmac42 View Post
    Don't take it to heart l. It won't hurt you.
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    Ignore them 92% don't know anything, nothing wrong with the 7mm08 choose the right bullet for the job on hand
    you don't need fancy Hi-tech projectiles standard stuff like Hornady Interlocks, Sierra ProHunter Speer Hot cor will do
    the job on deer in NZ,
    I friend has a DPT .30 cal Magnum suppressor on a 30/06 works extremely well should in fact be better than a standard
    size it has more capacity for the gas to expand into cooling faster
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    The first caliber I bought for my boys other than their 22, was a 7mm08. They killed quite a few deer with it already. Plenty of quality 7mm bullets out there to reload. As for the magnum suppressor on the rifle, go for it, no issues, as long as you think it isnt too bulky.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bmjms View Post
    This is my first rifle. Talked to quite a few decent hunters before making the call. And coughed up a decent amount of $$ to make the purchase. What's wrong with the calibre?
    Hi. You bought Howa 7mm08 as your first rifle. Howas are great rifles and as much as the haters disagree, 7mm08, 308, 30/06, 270, 6.5x55 are all close enough to the same performance for most people that any of them will be fine. The 7mm08 has gained a reputation of being the rifle of choice for auckland dwelling latte sipping wannabes, but you dont fit that mold as you did not by a Tikka 7mm08......That would have got you some stick.....

    It is a good rifle, Its a decent brand, and the calibre is suitable for any game in NZ. As a first rifle it is a very good choice. It would also be a good choice for your second, third or fourth rifle. Dont worry about the haters....

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    Quote Originally Posted by timattalon View Post
    Hi. You bought Howa 7mm08 as your first rifle. Howas are great rifles and as much as the haters disagree, 7mm08, 308, 30/06, 270, 6.5x55 are all close enough to the same performance for most people that any of them will be fine. The 7mm08 has gained a reputation of being the rifle of choice for auckland dwelling latte sipping wannabes, but you dont fit that mold as you did not by a Tikka 7mm08......That would have got you some stick.....

    It is a good rifle, Its a decent brand, and the calibre is suitable for any game in NZ. As a first rifle it is a very good choice. It would also be a good choice for your second, third or fourth rifle. Dont worry about the haters....
    I agree 98% with the above. The 2% I disagree with is that light hearted mickey taking is being misrepresented as hating.

    Welcome to the forum @bmjms, you have the gear to do the job. I use a 22 magnum suppressor on my 22lr rifle with subsonic ammo. The two loudest bits of taking a shot are the firing pin going click and the projectile going thud on a rabbit.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dannyb View Post
    Better make it a "soy latte"
    Piss off. Nobody needs that advice.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Max Headroom View Post
    Piss off. Nobody needs that advice.
    Sorry @Max Headroom
    A soy latte with cream cheese for you

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    SOYBOY trigger alert!

    Kidding kidding.

    To the OP nothing wrong with grabbing said suppressor.

    Being the old Howa a Carbon fibre stock is a great investment
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