Sep 22, 2020 · My neice has her first Bull ELK tag in Nevada and shoots a 7mm-08. The only factory ammo they could find was the Hornady 150 ELD-X I offered to reload for them and would like feedback from shooters who have used the 7mm-08 for Elk. What Bullet and Powder..... Ive used the 708 in the past but used the 120 X

Oct 29, 2018 · I found a website, Jarret Rifles, that says "Most of our 7mm-08 Imp. rifles have a fairly short barrel, usually no longer than 20", yet we get an honest 3050 f.p.s. with a 140 gr. bullet." Thats about 200 fps faster than the standard 708, which is quite a bit higher than other reports I've read.

Aug 10, 2009 · What do you guys think is the real world max effective range for 7mm-08 w/ 22" barrel for deer, using the most effective bullet for the long range? Click to expand... I use the 120gr ballistic tip and have made shots past 500 yards ( the ballistics show it

Jul 17, 2020 · The 7mm-08 just seemed like an ideal short action caliber for a lightweight, fast handling deer gun to carry out here in West Texas. I have not even shot it as it has been waaaay too hot to sit at a bench and concentrate on shooting accurately. it sure seems to have a loyal following and is well like by the majority that have tried it

Jan 27, 2015 · All, I am looking for suggestions for loads people know work well with their 7mm-08. Of course I will absolutely work up my load but just trying to find a sense if there are any known decent loads that work for many people. I am looking for which powders and bullet combos to …

Jan 6, 2025 · Yep,. the 7mm-08 is, a REAL Sleeper, "Killer" Cartridge with that, Load,.. on Elk ! My son had great results too with, the 150 ELD-X and a Max chg. of, RL-17 powder, for a 247 yard shot on, a Nice sized, 5 x 6 Idaho Bull. Great Penetration and a very NICE, Mushroom from, a 22.4" Tikka Barrel !

Apr 1, 2017 · Both use the same bullets, but the 7mm-08 has much less powder capacity, and falls under the Short Action label for hi-power rifles. Whereas the 7mm Rem. Mag. is a belted magnum cartridge requiring a long action, and obtains much higher velocities due to increased powder capacity.

Feb 1, 2008 · I've been looking at the 7mm-08 as a fun gun to shoot but after looking at some of the best powders (velocity) and loads Hodgens listed. it can be a much more capable short action gun for taking large game at some medium to longer ranges. Mainly the 6.5starball powder and I wonder if RL26 or 23 can wake up the 7mm-08 like it does the Creedmore.

Jan 28, 2005 · The 7mm-08 is already a fairly straight walled cartridge and velocity is not greatly improved by doing an AI conversion. Between the fireforming and the potential feeding problems my vote goes to - NO. Improving the 7mm-08 is like …

Jan 25, 2022 · So I have been thinking about trying out CFE223 on one of my 7mm-08's. I want to push the light 120gr, 139gr and 140gr bullets a little faster. From what I've researched it gives about 50 to 80 more fps than Varget with the mentioned bullets. On this rifle I …