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   HCPC liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : .308 or 7mm 08? Newish hunter for deer/tahr

   Danny B is right - ammo will be concern for some time sadly - so on that score .308 will win hands down -pity cause if you were offered a nice early sako cheap in say 7x57 i would not turn my nose up...

   Liked On: 17-09-2022, 11:39 AM

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   HCPC liked post by CBH Australia On thread : .308 or 7mm 08? Newish hunter for deer/tahr

   HCPC. YOU SEEM TO HAVE A GOOD IDEA OF THE 2 . Plenty of good answers from all Both could do what you want. I have both. I have a soft spot for the 7mm-08 and the .308 is the practical choice...

   Liked On: 17-09-2022, 11:36 AM

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   HCPC liked post by longshot On thread : .308 or 7mm 08? Newish hunter for deer/tahr

   What MB said. In the past the 7mm08 vs 308 debate has been a perpetual cosmic giant killer, 7mm08 is more popular in NZ than overseas. At present ammunition manufacturers in the states are...

   Liked On: 17-09-2022, 11:34 AM

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   HCPC liked post by MB On thread : .308 or 7mm 08? Newish hunter for deer/tahr

   Both are great, but there's no doubt you'll have more ammo availability and choice with .308. Go .308.

   Liked On: 17-09-2022, 11:33 AM

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   HCPC liked post by Puffin On thread : .308 or 7mm 08? Newish hunter for deer/tahr

   It sounds like you might have been comparing between the 510mm and 600mm barrel lengths, so not really comparing apples with apples. The decision may then be as much about the shorter barrel giving...

   Liked On: 17-09-2022, 11:33 AM

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   HCPC liked post by Surat On thread : .308 or 7mm 08? Newish hunter for deer/tahr

   Calibre debates are often lengthy and leave you wondering why you asked.. but I’ve used both calibres your thinking about a lot. I feel you will be happy which ever you choose as long as you put...

   Liked On: 15-09-2022, 10:05 PM

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   HCPC liked post by Woody On thread : .308 or 7mm 08? Newish hunter for deer/tahr

   308 all the way. But 30-06 better.

   Liked On: 15-09-2022, 09:59 PM

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   HCPC liked post by dale On thread : .308 or 7mm 08? Newish hunter for deer/tahr

   I’ve got both a 308 and 708. Shot more tahr with the 708 but they are both the same and what ever fits you will work well.

   Liked On: 15-09-2022, 09:59 PM