Thread: 7-08 or 308

7mm08 and 308 are similar enough that you will probably find more difference from other factors like weight of rifle, weight of projectile choice, shape and fit of rifle.

For what its worth I have a ~7lb (+suppressor) 308 and a ~7.5lb unsuppressed 7mm08, subjectively the recoil feels very similar between the suppressed 308 and unsuppressed 7mm08. 150gr in the 308 but used to use 125gr, and currently 120gr in the 7mm08.

If you want to manage recoil better then don't worry about buying the lightest fashionable plastic rifle , get something a bit heavier that fits you well.

or load down . . . less speed is less recoil

my reduced load i made up for my son in .308W is a gem . .. 150grn. Sierra ProHunter at 2345fps, 1100lbs of energy still on hand at 300yds, accurate and pleasant to use.

Originally Posted by rossi.45

or load down . . . less speed is less recoil

my reduced load i made up for my son in .308W is a gem . .. 150grn. Sierra ProHunter at 2345fps, 1100lbs of energy still on hand at 300yds, accurate and pleasant to use.

Best idea right there

Originally Posted by rossi.45

or load down . . . less speed is less recoil

my reduced load i made up for my son in .308W is a gem . .. 150grn. Sierra ProHunter at 2345fps, 1100lbs of energy still on hand at 300yds, accurate and pleasant to use.

Indeed. This would work very well too. And far more cost effective.