Thread: Seeking advice re barrel length for a .308 and 7mm-08

Mate came out with this quote the other day. 2 cheeks of the same Ass.
7 and 7.62 cal are so close we could argue 1 or other all day.
In identical rifles the 7mm may have an advantage at longer range while the 7.62 may be better at short range on larger game.
As you don't reload (think I read that) you are stuck with factory loads and that rules out some of the fun possibilities.

Given the 7M08 has sentimental value either leave it alone or buy some hand loading kit and ream it to 284 win and dock the 308 to 18" (I had a 243 at 18" and it had a huge muzzle flash and was really loud).
Or better yet sell the 308 and just get a larger bore 300 mtr calibre that will be more efficient in an 16" barrel. ie 35 cal. Something that will differentiate itself from the 7m08.
Z