Our cartridge table contains relevant information on calibers, bullet types and their trajectories. The remington model 7 in 7mm 08 vs the remington mtn rifle in 270 win are good examples of t. This cartridge is finding its place in the longrange target shooting and hunting world for a few. It shoots faster, flatter, farther and tighter than and handgun in history. I shot several deer with a 7 08 using remington s original 140gr corelokt way back when and was very happy with it. Having said that, the 22 barrelled rig gets my nodi find the 22 balances better for me than a 20 does. Bullet sizes are expressed by their weight and diameter referred to as caliber in both english 6 and metric measurement systems. This particular rifle prefers 120gr bullets for whatever reason so thats what i shoot in it. It ticks people off, as revealed in the comments posted on my you tube video that compares the 7mm08 remington, 308 winchester and 260 remington. Towards a 600 m lightweight general purpose cartridge, v2019. Collector ammo page 1 petes vintage guns and ammo llc. Our precision rifles are all guaranteed to shoot sub moa using match grade ammo, and will exceed your shooting abilities hands down. When shot from a good rifle by a competent shooter, the.
Using bullets from nosler sp, sierra sbt, lead gc, remington sp. Ruger, browning and savage, all used to chamber for the 260 rem no longer do. In paper and metallic cartridges a bullet is one component of the cartridge. The 7mm08 remington cartridge and the model seven are a match made in heaven. The ar series of rounds, ridding the world of 7mm rem mags, one gun at a. So this cartridge has been on my brain for a long time. The versatility contest would be between the 7mm 08 and. The 7mm 08 cartridge is arguably the most versatile of the cartridges for which the long ranger rifle is suited.
I am kind of remotely thinking about buying one in 7 08, but wondering how much work i will have to do to it to make me happy. Sell your remington 7mm 08 for free today on gunsamerica. Rifle is remington 700 action trued with bartlien 26 8 twist and apa little bastard brake. Litzs point mass solver is a free download at bergers site and will do that. It is a shame that none of the 7 08 manufactures uses tight twist longer barrels. As stated, neither cartridge has significant recoil. The ole 270 win is no different and the 264 is in the same boat with the same paddle. It is an excellent deer cartridge, and deserves more recognition than it has so far received. First, bolts for the m16 family of rifles and carbines can. In 2007, freedom arms purchased remington, then purchased dpms later that same year. In the future you will find the brand appearance of rottweil under a separate address. The 708, in most cases, with reduced recoil loads, kicks less than a. Each and every cartridge has its good sides and down sides. The 7mm08 cartridge is arguably the most versatile of the cartridges for which the long ranger rifle is suited.
Remington introduced this mediumcapacity rifle cartridge to the marketplace in 1980. A hunter could use 120 or 9140 grain 7mm08 loads for class 2 game, such as deer and pronghorn antelope, and then switch to loads with heavier bullets for. I didnt price new brass but im sure 270 is least expensive. Relcom rifle brass 1967spud reloading supplies ltd. Remington 700 7mm 08 custom rifle remington 700 precision. Using bullets from sierra hp, nosler sp, speer sp, sierra sbt, nosler sp part, sierra hpbt, remington pspcl. Remingtons r25 in 7mm08 remington part 1 real guns a. Elk hunting cartridges and calibers, at least in randy newbergs opinion, does not require super magnums. Remington sprung the xp100 on the shooting world in 1963. The flat trajectory and ongame performance of the 7mm08 remington combined with the inherent accuracy and fast handling capabilities of the model seven provide a wonderful deer hunting combination.
My initial thought was thats a good thing, a longer barrel will give plenty of time for the powder to burn and gasses to expand, excellorating the bullet and getting the most out of the cartridge. Why the 7mm08 remington is a top shortaction choice. We just worked up a load with the fed 215m primers in a weatherby 7mm08 and varget. While the gun was short, the headline in remingtons introductory magazine ad was long. I think the 260 rem is an absolutly great cartridge beating the sox off the.
Note that g7 bcs are smaller numbers than g1 bcs, and that is normal. This flat shooting, mild recoiling caliber has a devout following of both hunters and competition shooters. Remington renamed the cartridge in late 1978 to 7mm06 remington but just before the end of the year they renamed it again calling it the 7 mm express in an attempt to increase sales. The 7 08, in most cases, with reduced recoil loads, kicks less than a. I have a stainlessblack laminated 77mkii in 7mm 08 with a 22 barrel. Long recognized as a superb choice for hunters, the 7mm. And his concepts on reloading, rifle accuracy, safety, cartridge choice, and wildcat use are just as relevant for todays gun cranks as they were in ackleys heyday. Under the freedom group umbrella other companies with synergy were acquired which includes.
A hunter could use 120 or 9140 grain 7mm 08 loads for class 2 game, such as deer and pronghorn antelope, and then switch to loads with heavier bullets for. They hardly chamber the cartridge in thier own arms and seem to be completly ingnoring it. Right click on the image of the load data and use save as. Les munitions des plus grandes marques en promotion et a prix discount sont sur chassezdiscount.
The 270 winchester is the winner in most categories, but not by a wide margin. Consequently, it has about 18% more frontal surface area also known as cross sectional area than the 7mm08 remington and over 60% more frontal surface area than the. Perhaps i should apologize for pointing this out so often like in this blog. The chart below illustrates the two most important criteria from these. The reason for this anomaly, at least to me it is an anomaly, makes an interesting story. This resulted in people confusing it with the 7 mm remington magnum, and remington changed the name back to. I have hunted with both a 280 remington and a 7mm remington magnum for a long time now. Munitions 270w, vente balles 270w, cartouches 270 winchester. Pdf towards a 600 m lightweight general purpose cartridge. This is a bulk package of peterson cartridge casings, they will not come in one of their plastic ammo boxes. Suits me fine because i think it is a sexy rifle, and has a very smooth action. Then again, you can download a 7 08 to do anything a 7x39 will do, and you can also load it up full patch.
Combining the finest components with gamechanging innovation, remington engineers are moving closer to perfection round by round. I do not yet own a 7mm08, i would like one in the future. Proscons to 7mm 08 cartridge in long range applications. Even with the reduced recoil loads, sarotte said it is an effective cartridge on deer out to 200 yards. Avg weight gr extreme spread gr standard deviation gr lake city 04. Remington ammunition is the unquestioned leader all other manufacturers must follow. Retrouvez toutes les munitions grande chasse 270 win au meilleur prix sur. Cartridge, bullet weight in grains, muzzle velocity in feet per second killing power score at 100 yards. Designed to bring a little more stopping power to the ar platform, the 6. The 7mm08 remington is a direct comparison to the 1958 wildcat know as the 7mm308 hence the name. Elk hunting cartridges and calibers randy newbergs. Reloading data 7mm08 remington accurate rifle data metallic.
The stock has been opened for sale by deadshot2 on gunsamerica 919419648. There is so much still to be discovered about this wonderful caliber that has not been exploited by manufactures. Based on the 308 winchester case necked down, the 7mm08 remington was an obvious and popular wildcat cartridge before its adoption by remington in 1980. I was in the gun shop the other day and had a look at a remington model 7 cdl. Zeglin also delivers the most complete collection of accurate dimensions, loading data and history for the lifetime of cartridges. Its more cost effective to go with the most common cartridge and the bonus is ending. This is a very nice shooting 7 08 with a small mussel break. Starline brass 7mm08 remington unprimed bag of 100. Jun 19, 2017 intended to launch heavier bullets than the standard u. I prefer the 140gr partitions for deer and all my 7 08 s shoot them very well. However, rifles chambered for the cartridge and factory loaded ammo for each usually differ a bit. The stock has been opened up for the the larger barrel.
Perfect for the gun collection or the deer woods, the model seven. The 7mm08 remington is a rifle cartridge that is almost a direct copy of a wildcat cartridge developed around 1958 known as the 7mm308. The 260 may have a fuzz less recoil and use a fuzz less powder than the 7 08 but thats about it. Performance is very similar to the 7x57 mauser, except that the 7mm08s 2. I have killt bull elk, mule deer, antelope, whitetailed deer, mt. Oct 24, 2014 the 6mm remington cartridge dimensions, and the. For my next rifle im considering a 7mm08, either a remington 700 sps or a weatherby vanguard series 2. Back when i still had it, i shot many groups around 12 moa with my old remington. Proscons to 7mm08 cartridge in long range applications. All of this data is for 223 remington brass, which makes this an easy appletoapples comparison but the findings are likely representative of what you would find with other cartridges as well.
The model seven compact synthetic features a black synthetic stock and delivers even more maneuverability of a compact platform. I wouldnt use my 7 08 on elk, as i own a lovely set of. This product is a base build of our custom remington 700 7mm 08 chambered rifle. The heart of our system is a blueprinted and trued remington 700 action. Remington 783 calibre 270win, carabine remington calibre 270 win, connexion. Either cartridge is a handloaders dream as is the also very similar. While the 7mm08 remington was first commercially manufactured in the early 80s, its roots can be traced back to the late 50s as a popular wildcat cartridge. They told me that in australia, the cdl is the only model 7 model sold. The versatility contest would be between the 7mm08 and. Balles sous calibrees a haute performance serie s souscalibrees. I understand that it is a flat, fast round but i cant find info on optimal barrel length, twist rate, effects of air pressure on effective range, etc. Just too lazy to get them individually, had these close representatives close at hand actual cartridge may differ from actual picture lr. Softshooting 708 tops for deer rifles the clarion ledger. And the 7mm08 remington beats it is some comparisons.
I do not think the op was apologizing by mentioning the youth gun. Deer cartridges calibers, with good bullets, placed in the right place, make excellent elk. One of the worlds oldest and most trusted manufacturers, remington ammunition is the unquestioned leader all others must follow. The standard projectile for the g7 drag model is an aerodynamic long ogive boat tail design, while the g1 standard projectile is a short ogive flat base. Remington celebrates 25 years of the model seven remington. The 7mm 08 remington is a rifle cartridge that is almost a direct copy of a wildcat cartridge developed around 1958 known as the 7mm308. In 2006, investment fund cerberus created freedom arms and purchased bushmaster. The 270 winchester and 7mm08 remington cartridges are compared for velocity, power, recoil and other aspects of hunting performance. A flyweight 7 08 launching a long, stable heavy for caliber bullet has a whole lot going for it in my opinion as does a. My m7 went to a friend that was having problems getting around, and i now own a m700 mountain rifle in 7 08. Today, we remain manufacturers, and proud distributors of browning, cz, steyr, huglu and winchester arms, along with winchester and norma ammunition. Peterson brass 7mm08 remington unprimed bulk box of 500.