Sergei Mosin
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The local Cabela's has a couple of Ruger No.1 rifles in 7mm-08. How does the cartridge do in that rifle?
Does that include 250-grain bullets? Such bullets have done very well in long range matches shot from a .308 Win. case.Just think of it this way anything the .308 can do the 7mm-08 can do it better.
It'll be identical in any rifle with the same barrel dimensions as far as muzzle velocity is concerned for a given load. But the Ruger No. 1's have never been all that great in the accuracy department compared to good bolt action rifles.The local Cabela's has a couple of Ruger No.1 rifles in 7mm-08. How does the cartridge do in that rifle?
If you're talking about the 250gr. SMK, it's no longer in production so .308 won't be doing that either. The 240gr .308 SMK has a lower BC than the 183gr .284 SMK, and of course is 57 grains heavier so it can't be driven nearly as fast.Does that include 250-grain bullets? Such bullets have done very well in long range matches shot from a .308 Win. case.
That's all well and good. It just doesn't equate to superior long range performance. In fact the situation is the opposite.Llama Bob,
None of the 28 caliber bullets weigh 240 or 250 grains like some of the 30 caliber ones do.
What velocity would a 308 get, shooting a 240 grain bullet? Just curious
I am going to be shooting at the 500 yard mark over the summer, at the range. is there any good info you can offer. I have a bdc scope for the 7mm-08, but for the 140 grain, I am shooting the 120's. have any idea how that will affect me?
That's OK, there is a learning curve. This is what Llama Bob is getting at in part. Most scopes are measured in MOA (Minute Of Angle) and 1 MOA is about 1" at 100 yards so if a scope has 1/4 MOA clicks each click will move the strike of the bullet about 1/4" at 100 yards or 1/2" at 200 yards. There are also Milliradian-Adjustable Scopes which rather than MOA are calibrated in Milliradians. While gaining in popularity I doubt that is what you have.Llama Bob
I am so glad to have guys like you to lean on when I need information, that beeing said, I really have no Idea what you said. I am sorry if I sound ignorant, but this is the first bdc scope I have ever owned. it is a BSA.
Llama Bob
I am so glad to have guys like you to lean on when I need information, that beeing said, I really have no Idea what you said. I am sorry if I sound ignorant, but this is the first bdc scope I have ever owned. it is a BSA.
David Tubb shot Sierra 250's out of his Palma rifle to shoot the high qualifying score on the 1988 US Palma Team. He told me his 28" barrel had a 1:8 twist and a longer leade so those bullets would make room for enough powder to shoot 'em out at 2150 fps as measured on his chronograph. So, I figured more normal length and chambered barrels would shoot Sierra 240's out a bit slowerAccording to Bart in post 30 about 2100 fps.
A given load for the 7-08 can have almost a 2 foot drop difference at 600 yards going from sea level to 6000 feet above it. As much as 6 feet difference at 1000 yards over the same change in altitude. Bullet drop compensators are set for one altitude and atmospheric conditions, so to see what your scope really needs with your ammo to make a good first shot placement on game, I think you should get zeros for altitudes you'll shoot at.I have a bdc scope for the 7mm-08, but for the 140 grain, I am shooting the 120's. have any idea how that will affect me?
I'm confused. Generally bullet drop compensation (BDC) reticles and mildot reticles are mutually exclusive - you'll have one or the other but not both.bsa emaild me a chart for the mildot scope.