AStone
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In case you don't want to read the "why" part behind this question, here's the question right up front: are there sources where one can buy factory loads for 7mm08 with bullet sizes other than 120 & 140 gr? (Say as small as 100 and as large as 160?)
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Background for those who care:
I'm getting closer to buying my "deer" rifle (read, medium-sized game rifle), even though - because business has been slower than I'd hoped for - it's now going to be at least late summer before I can do it. <sigh>
So, I'm appeasing myself by continuing to research my options. I've pretty much picked out which bolt rifle I want (but that need not concern us here).
And, I have narrowed the caliber down to two: 7mm08 & .308.
I've participated in numerous threads on the virtues of both (some of you have even become a bit annoyed with me for nitpicking so much on this decision ), and read even more. I've read review articles both on and off THR until I'm blue in the face.
I understand the the 7mm08 is a necked down .308, and that the 7mm08 has some very impressive ballistics (and in some ways is ballistically superior to the .308; use these Remingon ballistics comparison charts to compare for yourself).
Honestly, for several reasons, in my heart of hearts, I really want a 7mm08: lower recoil, excellent ballastics, adequacy for everything from white tail to mulie to antelope to elk as long as I do my part.
My only hang up this: as far as I can tell, in factory loads, bullet selection is low in 7mm08 compared with the much greater diversity in .308.
In factory loads, I'm really finding only two bullet sizes in 7mm08: 120 & 140 gr. Selections are much larger for factory loads in .308.
Eventually, I may get into reloading. I do want to. For me right now, it's a matter of time (I ain't got none) and money (I ain't got enough, and most of my extra time goes to making enough money to pay rent and eat so I can go hunt).
So, to my question, again: are there sources where one can buy factory loads for 7mm08 with bullet sizes other than 120 & 140 gr?
Thanks.
Nem
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Background for those who care:
I'm getting closer to buying my "deer" rifle (read, medium-sized game rifle), even though - because business has been slower than I'd hoped for - it's now going to be at least late summer before I can do it. <sigh>
So, I'm appeasing myself by continuing to research my options. I've pretty much picked out which bolt rifle I want (but that need not concern us here).
And, I have narrowed the caliber down to two: 7mm08 & .308.
I've participated in numerous threads on the virtues of both (some of you have even become a bit annoyed with me for nitpicking so much on this decision ), and read even more. I've read review articles both on and off THR until I'm blue in the face.
I understand the the 7mm08 is a necked down .308, and that the 7mm08 has some very impressive ballistics (and in some ways is ballistically superior to the .308; use these Remingon ballistics comparison charts to compare for yourself).
Honestly, for several reasons, in my heart of hearts, I really want a 7mm08: lower recoil, excellent ballastics, adequacy for everything from white tail to mulie to antelope to elk as long as I do my part.
My only hang up this: as far as I can tell, in factory loads, bullet selection is low in 7mm08 compared with the much greater diversity in .308.
In factory loads, I'm really finding only two bullet sizes in 7mm08: 120 & 140 gr. Selections are much larger for factory loads in .308.
Eventually, I may get into reloading. I do want to. For me right now, it's a matter of time (I ain't got none) and money (I ain't got enough, and most of my extra time goes to making enough money to pay rent and eat so I can go hunt).
So, to my question, again: are there sources where one can buy factory loads for 7mm08 with bullet sizes other than 120 & 140 gr?
Thanks.
Nem