DOSE ANYONE HAVE A CUSTOM SPORTER IN 7MM-08

russ808

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Feb 2, 2008
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Thinking very hard on picking one up. Anyone have one? I would like some feed back on them. I wish Nosler made them in 7wsm.
Russ
 
That's what I shot my axis deer with. The shot was at almost 300 yards and he didn't even take one step. I know you were probably looking for an unbiased opinion... :lol:

What about the 280 Ackley?
 
JusMo,
And what a great deer that was.
I really like the 7mm-08. I thought about the 280 Ackley, but I have a 7mm Rem. Mag. I'm still kicking it around and haven't decided which one to get yet. You guys over there make it soooo hard to choose. :?
Russ
 
I agree. :lol: What about a 6.5-284 or a 260? I'm really falling in love with the 6.5s lately.
 
That 260 worked great on my muley last year, I'm just saying... :p
 
Justin,
I want to keep my stuff to 7mm and 30cal.
I bought tons of both and don't want to get into another caliber.
I will mull over it some more and let you guys know what I decide to buy.
Thanks
Russ
 
russ -

I understand wanting to keep it within the same caliber - with that said :grin: I have both the 7-08 & .260 in Rem 700's My 7-08 is a tack driver that I really enjoy shooting.
HOWEVER - I will take the .260 any day of the week to hunt with over the 7-08.

Dang it now - a light .260 for the CO Mountains...........I need one
 
PS, I've have not shot a 260, in fact never seen one. I guess thats why I didn't look into that cal. Most of the huntrs here shoot mostly 30 cal,. 7mm and 270 stuff. Boy, to many toys not enough money. :(
Russ
 
That is the way it is for gun looneys! Can't never decide on a rifle, when we have 10 others that would work just as good probably!!! That 260 looks like a really nice one! Scotty
 
I know it - I generally "need" a new gun like I need a hole in my head. :grin:
Both the 7-08 & the .260 I have are basically twins - Rem 700BDL Varmiters. The .260 does have one more inch of barrel and who knows what Mfg. The 7-08 has only a trigger job & bedded.
That 7-08 caliber is a great caliber - actually more accurate than my .260, but I'll always give the edge to the higher B.C. bullets. Amazingly there is a significant difference in recoil as well - That .260 is just a smooth sweet shooting caliber.
A Nosler Custom in either caliber would be a sweet addition to the ole safe !

That's hard to say when my 7-08 will time and time again produce these results :grin:
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PS, I ment that I have never shot a 260.
I had an Model 7 with the really short barrel in 7mm-08 as a goat gun.
I sold it and regreat it to this day Thats why I'm headed in more of the 7mm-08 direction but Justin isn't making it easy.
Russ
 
Russ -

I understand - way too many choices - :grin:

I actually have two .260's :lol: The wife shoots an early model 7 in .260 I'm hopeful to do somewhat of a cutom build on it within the next couple of years to hand it off to my Son.

Good luck in your descision !
 
P.S. I will be heading to Las Vegas in October to check out the Gun Show. Maybe I'll find a Model 7 brother to the one I sold. But then those Noslers are really nice.
Russ
 
Ha, Ha, Didn't get a 7mm-08 or a 260 or a 284. Ordered a 300wsm :mrgreen: A buddy of mine went to the Tulsa gun show and brought back a model 7 in 7mm-08. He sold it to me (after begging) and i am working up loads for it. Varget @ 41 grains with 140 grain btips and Nosler brass seem to be the load. Sooo the order for the 300 wsm went in just before the sale ended. :grin: I also have the gun buying sickness problem that I must seek help for. Ah made later.
 
When you can't find what you want, begging (whining! :roll: ) always helps. Good show, Russ.
 
Mike, I agree. They had a used Nosler in 7-08 on Shooters Pro Shop, but it was sold. :( But it all worked out and Happy Days. Can't wait for the 300wsm. Hoping to take it to Aussie land this year.
 
I do love the 300 WSM. It is another great cartridge. You're going to love it.
 
Mike,
Spoke to Shawn and the rifle should be ready in April. :grin: :grin: :grin:
 
Russ,

That is excellent! It is mandatory, of course, that you share some pictures with all of us. What are you planning to hunt in Australia with that rifle?
 
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