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Offline coyotejohn

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7-08
« on: March 19, 2016, 08:40:18 PM »
Anybody here shoot a 7-08?  Have a chance to pick up one and was just wondering what ya'll thought of it.
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Re: 7-08
« Reply #1 on: March 19, 2016, 08:53:33 PM »
I just won one on a gun ticket from last nights lottery drawing.  Will get it in a few days, was wondering the same thing.
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Re: 7-08
« Reply #2 on: March 19, 2016, 09:05:17 PM »
This model 7 is very easy to load for,there is a little drop in distance but very consistent.
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Re: 7-08
« Reply #3 on: March 19, 2016, 09:09:14 PM »
 ;) ;) ;) CJ, my son hunts with one and it's great on white tails..very accurate!!
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Re: 7-08
« Reply #4 on: March 19, 2016, 10:42:29 PM »
Shot that cal. for years in NRA high power silhouette's, a necked down 308 case to 7mm (.284). A great long range cal. when used with heaver bullets out to 500 meters.
Well suited for North America game animals given the bullet weights it can handle.
   
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Re: 7-08
« Reply #5 on: March 20, 2016, 09:21:43 AM »
I got one for my wife years ago she likes it I setup with hand load shoots great she has killed 5-6 deer with it dropped in there tracks.
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Re: 7-08
« Reply #6 on: March 20, 2016, 02:32:41 PM »
Built on 700 LA with a Sako extractor, 1:9 twist, bedded and free floated.  He said it shot clover leaf at 100 yards with 168 grain bullets.  I don't know if I should believe that or not, could not find any factory loads at 168 grains. For you guys that reload what is your pet load?

Mike what make and model did you win?
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Re: 7-08
« Reply #7 on: March 20, 2016, 05:28:34 PM »
CJ, my son is still burning up factory ammo he bought, but they are 140gr SP
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Re: 7-08
« Reply #8 on: March 20, 2016, 06:31:11 PM »
Sierra MK 168's  over 41gr. Varget fed 210 match primer pet load in 3 different 7-08's.
Think I used H414 with Berger 180's can't remember the charge amount or rifle twist 1-7 or 1-8 not a fast load but packed a punch at 500 meters.
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Re: 7-08
« Reply #9 on: March 20, 2016, 08:32:48 PM »
Have an older Mod.7 all weather.  won't shoot FL Federals (140 Pts or Bts).  Loves 120 Sierra handloads.  2 shots=2 Bucks DRT.  New Ruger American loves Nosler FL 120 BT.  Great PA and Maine & Vermont Deer & Bear cartridge.  Dick
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Re: 7-08
« Reply #10 on: March 20, 2016, 08:42:51 PM »
Anyone have one of the Ruger Americans?
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Re: 7-08
« Reply #11 on: March 21, 2016, 12:33:52 AM »
The one I wanted has been sold.  However you silver tongued guys convinced me I should have one, as did my grandson.   Just have to make up my mind between the Rem Mdl7CDL with a 20" barrel or a Rem Mdl700CDL with a 24" barrel.  Leaning towards the Mdl 7 as I have one in 22-250 and it fits my grandson pretty good. 
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Re: 7-08
« Reply #12 on: March 21, 2016, 07:44:17 AM »
H4Y, yep that is the mdl Ruger my son has, and it shoots real well  ;) ;) ;) CJ, I too like the Rem mdl 7...have a 308 in it... 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
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Re: 7-08
« Reply #13 on: March 21, 2016, 04:10:06 PM »
Or I might (probably will) get this:

Vanguard 2 Sporter Bolt Action Rifle special features:

Cold hammer-forged 24" barrel with recessed target crown to enhance accuracy and protect rifling
"A"-grade Turkish walnut stock with satin urethane finish
Match-quality, 2-stage trigger is creep-free and adjustable down to 2.5 lbs.
Fully-enclosed bolt sleeve and one-piece machined bolt
3 rings of steel: the cartridge case head is surrounded by the recessed bolt face, which is surrounded by the barrel, which in turn is surrounded by the steel receiver...creating an extra measure of strength
Matte bead-blasted blued finish
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Re: 7-08
« Reply #14 on: March 21, 2016, 04:33:46 PM »
That will be a little heavier than the Mdl 7...but they are nice, I like the spider camo stocks.. ;) ;) ;) ;)
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