better caliber .308 or 7mm-08?
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2muchgun
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Originally Posted By: wdchuckhuntrOriginally Posted By: Jerry M.260 Remington will shoot flatter than either of them.
Although true, most people won't shoot a deer beyond a range that a slug gun or 30-30 couldn't handle ballistically.
A 308 will reliably take deer farther out than most people should be shooting at one. So will the 2 others mentioned. It's a non-issue AFAIC.
The 260 will not necessarily fly flatter than the 7-08. It just depends on what rifle barrel/twist rate/bullet. In a hunting rifle, it's a non-issue.......
Although true, most people won't shoot a deer beyond a range that a slug gun or 30-30 couldn't handle ballistically.
A 308 will reliably take deer farther out than most people should be shooting at one. So will the 2 others mentioned. It's a non-issue AFAIC.
The 260 will not necessarily fly flatter than the 7-08. It just depends on what rifle barrel/twist rate/bullet. In a hunting rifle, it's a non-issue.......
kyotekiller25
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Id take a 7-08 any day over either the 260 or 308.
Its tough to beat the 7mms for an all around rifle. Shoot heavier bullets then the 6.5's for creatures like elk, and there BCs are a lot better then 30 cal, comparing apples to apples. It takes a lot bigger 30 cal bullet to match the ballistics of a lighter 7mm bullet that can be pushed faster with a higher BC.
That is why 7mms are tough to beat IMO.
Its tough to beat the 7mms for an all around rifle. Shoot heavier bullets then the 6.5's for creatures like elk, and there BCs are a lot better then 30 cal, comparing apples to apples. It takes a lot bigger 30 cal bullet to match the ballistics of a lighter 7mm bullet that can be pushed faster with a higher BC.
That is why 7mms are tough to beat IMO.
Coyotejunki
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I don't see much practical performance difference between the 308 and the 7-08 with 140-150 gr bullets.
Up to 200 yards, hard to beat the old 308 if you want practical, and the 243 for comfortable. I think recoil sensitive people may shoot the 243 better than the larger cartridges.
Deer are not that hard to kill, listen to the guys using 223's on them.
I always shot 150 and 165gr bullets in my 308's. A friend of mine swears by the Sierra 125 gr Spt bullets in his 308. I don't know why a 308 shooting a 100-130 grain bullet wouldn't work as well as a 257 Roberts, 260, 6.5x55, 270, 7-08, 7x57 shooting the same weight bullet on deer?
However, just to be even more practical, the boring old proven 270 with a 130gr bullet is pretty awesome on deer. Reload inform and cartridges everywhere. Besides the 270's are the true 7mm's.
Up to 200 yards, hard to beat the old 308 if you want practical, and the 243 for comfortable. I think recoil sensitive people may shoot the 243 better than the larger cartridges.
Deer are not that hard to kill, listen to the guys using 223's on them.
I always shot 150 and 165gr bullets in my 308's. A friend of mine swears by the Sierra 125 gr Spt bullets in his 308. I don't know why a 308 shooting a 100-130 grain bullet wouldn't work as well as a 257 Roberts, 260, 6.5x55, 270, 7-08, 7x57 shooting the same weight bullet on deer?
However, just to be even more practical, the boring old proven 270 with a 130gr bullet is pretty awesome on deer. Reload inform and cartridges everywhere. Besides the 270's are the true 7mm's.
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Coyotejunki
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Originally Posted By: 204Gunner270s are true .277; 7mm is .284 and the better of the two imo, in all cartridges.
Have you ever mathematically converted .277 and .284 to metric? Try it and see which one is closer to 7mm.
Just click here.
Have you ever mathematically converted .277 and .284 to metric? Try it and see which one is closer to 7mm.
Just click here.
Coyotejunki
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Originally Posted By: 2muchgunYep.
.284" = 7.2136mm
7mm = .27559"
Yea and 0.277 = 7.035 millimeter
I actually have a 7-08, B Stick from the other boards convinced me to build one, like many others I'd imagine.
Another thing to ponder is that up until the 270 Mag came out ALL 270 bullets were designed for 270 velocities. .224, .284, .308 and others can't make that claim.
.284" = 7.2136mm
7mm = .27559"
Yea and 0.277 = 7.035 millimeter
I actually have a 7-08, B Stick from the other boards convinced me to build one, like many others I'd imagine.
Another thing to ponder is that up until the 270 Mag came out ALL 270 bullets were designed for 270 velocities. .224, .284, .308 and others can't make that claim.
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