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Old 05-14-2011, 08:53 PM
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Default 7mm08 vs 257 wby mag

i am looking into building a new toy and was wondering if anyone has experinces with these two calibers i dont even no anyone with them to try out, what are they like to shoot, ranges basically any info would be good
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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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Old 05-14-2011, 09:05 PM
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Arn?Narn should be weighing in here shortly, he shoots both.....

I've got the 7mm08, and I'm really happy with what it will do. Best thing is to go look at ballistic tables, and see how it carries energy downrange. Very accurate with 140 gr bullets, mine likes the TSX and Partitions equally, and with a well placed shot it will get the job done for you on any big game in Alberta.
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Old 05-14-2011, 09:12 PM
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on average my shots are from 60 to 250 so not worried about range i have done a few pokes past 400 but not everyday. im just wanting a smaller exotic caliber you dont see everyone shooting everyday and take hunting the odd time. my main hunting guns are 7mm rem mag and 300 wby mag and i dont use the 3006
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Old 05-14-2011, 09:16 PM
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on average my shots are from 60 to 250 so not worried about range i have done a few pokes past 400 but not everyday. im just wanting a smaller exotic caliber you dont see everyone shooting everyday and take hunting the odd time.
The 7mm-08, which by the way, is the same caliber as your 7mmremmag, would be ideal for that application.
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Old 05-14-2011, 09:29 PM
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IMO...Elkhunter nailed it in post #2

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Old 05-14-2011, 10:20 PM
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Apples to apples the 7 08 will be available in cheaper firearms and a better all around caliber.
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