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Old 05-14-2011, 09:05 PM
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I have owned both cartridges, and they are very different, and as such, they are suitable for different uses. The 7mm-08 throws a .284" bullet at moderate velocity, and it makes a great all around cartridge for game from deer to elk to moose, at short to medium ranges. The 257wby throws a .257" bullet at high velocity, which makes it ideal for deer sized game out to fairly long ranges, although with proper bullet selection, it will take moose or elk. The 7mm-08 has a much longer accurate barrel life, which makes it much more suitable for target shooting. If you don't handload, 257wby ammunition is very limited in selection, and it is quite expensive to purchase. The 7mm-08, is an ideal gun for a beginning hunter, while the 257wby is much less suitable for a beginner.
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