7mm-08

[truck driver]

I mean the "set up my girlfriend with a rifle" part. Is she worth it? [emoji1]

I don't think you could rent one for here to use :?: :roll: :lol: Maybe buy one for yourself and let her use it knowing it is on loan. :roll: :wink: :lol:

Boy I couldn't resist that one. :mrgreen:

 

[adm1977]

I have two Winchester Model 70 in 7mm-08. One is a classic compact out of New Haven and the other it a new Featherweight one out of SC. I love both of them. I have been carrying the compact almost exclusivity for three years now. I was planning on my son using it this year, but he decided to use my 243 compact instead. I personally like Featherweights, I think the are just classy looking guns, but I don't think you could go wrong with either.

 

[cloverleaf]

duh- been trying to remember .... Craig Boddington went with his daughter to Africa. As I recall the article, she shot some of those big "elk size" antelope (Kudu maybe?) with a 7mm-08. Pretty good endorsement if you ask me. CL

 

[wvchevy3]

featherweight in 7mm-08.....and a Vx3...... great combo.Lee

 

[laylandad]

I love my 7mm-08. I have a Remington 700 VLS with a 26" heavy barrel. It absolutely loves 150 gr Nosler BT and H414 powder.

 

[JD338]

What kind of speeds are you fellas getting with your 140 gr and 150 gr loads?

JD338

 

[orchemo]

What....now one cares to bring up a 7 Mauser.

A nostalgic & svelte caliber.

 

[longrangehunter]

22" Hart barreled Wby/Vanguard 7-08 all velocities were taken in average 70+/- temps.

140 NBT 41.5 RL-15 F210M Federal Brass @ 2.850-2.8550" COAL 2880 FPS @ 20'
140 SPH 42.0 RL-15 BR2 Winchester Brass @ 2.2700" CBTO 2865 FPS @ 20'
160 NAB 45.0 H414 F210M Winchester Brass @ 2.2735" CBTO 2725 FPS @ 20'

 

[laylandad]

26" Remington VLS:

150 gr Nosler BT 44.0gr H414 is giving me 2650 avg. That's is my most accurate load.

 

[SJB358]

Jim I get an easy 2950 with 140's outta the 7x57 and 2890 or so with 150's. Both using RL17. The 7-08 should run real close.

 

[JD338]

Impressive speeds Scotty. That's 280 Rem performance.

JD338

 

[Jimbeaux82]

I bought my 30 year old daughter a 7-08 last year, Howa 1500, 20" barrel. It shoots lights out, averaging around 3/4" groups with a 140 gr NBT. I chrono'd a few factory loads and came up with around 2700 fps so that is the velocity I stuck with. My handload:

42.8 grs IMR 4895, 2.840", cci 200, RP cases, 2700 fps

 

[SJB358]

RL17 works really well from what I can see in the 7-08 and 7x57. H4350 seems real good along with Ramshot Hunter as well. A few of those powders when loaded to 60K PSI will make those cartridges sing.

 

[efw]

Girlfriend gets a Ruger American.

Fiancé a Savage.

Wife a Winchester.

Mother of my children Kimber.

 

[Vince]

Girlfriend gets a Ruger American.

Fiancé a Savage.

Wife a Winchester.

Mother of my children Kimber.

You from Nigeria?

I know a man is allowed 4 wives there so I'm wondering. You are lucky your wife doesn't mind the girlfriend and fiance.

Which one will give you a child first?

Girlfriend gets a Ruger American.

Fiancé a Savage.

Wife a Winchester.

Mother of my children Kimber.

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[efw]

Ha!

Wow didn't realize how one could read the post that way !

Was thinking like a rifle loonie; same woman gets rifle upgrade as relationship progresses but you took it to a whole different level !

Touché!

 

[Vince]

Ha!

Wow didn't realize how one could read the post that way !

Was thinking like a rifle loonie; same woman gets rifle upgrade as relationship progresses but you took it to a whole different level !

Touché!

Ah lad, I was about to ask your secret. [emoji6]
I'll just have to be content with one I guess. Last time I ask her if I could have a girlfriend I woke up in ICU. [emoji2]
All in jest folks, all in jest.

Vince

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Edit to add: In college I had a Nigerian roommate that had two wives and wanted four.

 

[Osprey78]

This is the caliber and bullet I was thinking about getting for the wife to use.

 

[DrMike]

This is the caliber and bullet I was thinking about getting for the wife to use.

It would be a great cartridge for your lady. Those whom I know using the cartridge manage quite nicely to tag out each year. More than adequate for moose, elk, deer, caribou, sheep, goat and black bear.

 

[Wincheringen]

I have a Ruger Hawkeye in 7-08 that really shoots the 140 ABs and BTs quite well. I put a Leupold VX3 2.5-8x36 on it. I'm pretty happy with it.