Is 7mm-08 a short action?

A short, fat cartridge, made for short-action rifles, the 7mm-08 is light on recoil and muzzle blast, but long on performance, even when loaded down from maximum charges. And surprisingly, with some loadings, the 7mm-08 compares in performance to the venerable . 270 Winchester, a popular long-action cartridge.

What is a 7mm-08 equivalent to?

The 7mm-08 Remington is a rifle cartridge that is almost a direct copy of a wildcat cartridge developed around 1958 known as the 7mm/308. As these names would suggest, it is the . 308 Winchester case necked down to accept 7 mm (. 284) bullets with a small increase in case length.

What is a 7mm08 good for?

The 7mm-08 Remington, like the . 308 Winchester, gives an excellent balance of flat trajectory, minimal report and recoil, and effective killing power. Rifles for the 7mm-08 are usually short, light and handy, and the cartridge makes a great choice for a mountain rifle.

Is 7mm-08 bigger than 270?

Because the 270 Winchester bullet is slightly narrower than the 7mm-08 bullet (. 277” vs. . 284”,) and they have the same mass, the . 277” slug enjoys a slight advantage in aerodynamic efficiency (B.C.) The .

Is the 7mm-08 good for deer?

In sum, the 7mm-08 Remington is a deadly round for whitetails, but it’s also pleasant to shoot, carry and handle while in a cramped treestand due to the fact that it’s commonly available in some of the niftiest little rifles.

Is 7mm-08 ammo hard to find?

Well-known member. It is a fairly standard hunting round. But should be easier to find in times of shortages than 308 or 223. Reloading will bring out the best in it & the rifle.

How good is a 7mm-08 for deer hunting?

What kind of rifle is a 7mm 08 Remington?

Weatherby Vanguard Camilla Wilderness 7mm-08 Remin… Savage 110 Hunter Bolt Action Rifle 7mm-08 Rem 22″ Barrel 4 Rounds Synthetic Adj… Savage 110 Hunter Bolt Action Rifle 7mm-08 Rem 22″… Savage Arms 110 High Country 7mm-08 Rem Bolt Action Rifle 22″ Barrel 4 Rounds Sy…

Can a 7mm be used in a short action rifle?

Given 7mm bullet shape, slightly outperforms the .308 Win. downrange. Very flexible hunting cartridge, suitable for anything from varmints to elk. Remington advertised this cartridge as the “… first modern 7mm round designed for use in short-action rifles.”

Which is better the 7mm08 or the 6.5 bore?

In competition circles the 7mm08 has lost a great deal of ground to the 6.5’s. Although the 6.5 bore has the potential to produce excellent exterior ballistics combined with minimal recoil, bore selection for match shooting has been and always will be equally effected by fashion trends and subjective experience.

Which is the best Remington bolt action rifle?

Weatherby Vanguard Camilla Wilderness 7mm-08 Remington Bolt Action Rifle 20″ Bar… Weatherby Vanguard Camilla Wilderness 7mm-08 Remin… Savage 110 Hunter Bolt Action Rifle 7mm-08 Rem 22″ Barrel 4 Rounds Synthetic Adj…