Perhaps i should apologize for pointing this out so often like in this blog. Jun 19, 2017 intended to launch heavier bullets than the standard u. My second was a m70 compact, and i now have a m700 stainless laminated, that recently received a new timney. Download a pdf of the guns magazine november 2015 issue now. Whether its tactical, assisted opening, fixed blade or collectible we have the right knife for you. An excellent example is the 7mm08 remington, introduced in 1980 to. I have a model seven in 7 08 on layaway at my local gander mountain. Using the wrong ammunition, mixing ammunition or using improperly reloaded ammunition can cause serious personal injury or death. Im on my third 7 08 since the m7 was introduced, whenever that was.
All hunting loads and bullets are developed at the sako ballistics laboratory. Dec 23, 2010 the 7 08 is a very good whitetail cartridge, and is adequate on the larger nondangerous game. Fed gm210m except where otherwise specified in remarks. Remington arms offers a dpms manufactured version of the ar10, called the model r25, in 7mm08. Where do i seat the tsx, tipped tsx and lrx bullets. I shot a few different bullets out of the first two, including 110 hornady sps, speer gr spitzers, 9140gr hornady and sierras and 154gr hornady rnsp designs. Its just that the 7mm08 remington a more ballistically efficient cartridge. A 7 08 remington with a 140grain bullet traveling at 2,860 feet per second, as mentioned earlier, produces 12. Intended to launch heavier bullets than the standard u. The 7 08 is a very good whitetail cartridge, and is adequate on the larger nondangerous game.
So always be sure youre using the correct ammunition in your firearm and that its free of obstructions. The remington model 7 in 7mm 08 vs the remington mtn rifle in 270 win are good examples of t. Well, i have owned both and several rifles in each caliber and i prefer both. Dont alter or modify your gun and have it serviced. 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. The 7mm08 remington is a rifle cartridge that is almost a direct copy of a wildcat cartridge. And it only takes one cartridge or shotshell of the incorrect caliber or gauge, or which has been improperly reloaded, to destroy your firearm. Let them govern your actions wherever and whenever youre involved with firearms. A catalog to commemorate not only our distinction as americas oldest gun maker, but as one of the worlds most innovative, as well. First, bolts for the m16 family of rifles and carbines can. In 1980 however, remington commercialized the 7mm08 remington with rifles. Using bullets from speer, sierra, hornady, hornday. If you handload there are better allaround choices, and if you have to find factory ammo there are better allaround choices. Why the 7mm08 remington is a top shortaction choice.
Accordingly, we have explored the potential of the long ranger chambered in. Remington 7600 limited edition 1500 in 7mm 08 caliber newinbox. Remington 7600 limited edition 1500 in 7mm08 caliber newinbox. The model seven puts gamedropping precision and power in a lightningfast platform perfect for blinds and tree stands, or covering. This article will focus on the 7mm08 remington in the long ranger, thus rounding out the additional short action commercial cartridges that would be most useful for hunting class 2 or class 3 game. Inspired by the one first handbuilt by eliphalet remington, our hunting and tactical rifles continue to shape a nation and forge the worlds most trusted gunmaker200 years onward. Winchester 7mm08 rem power point larmurerie francaise. Softshooting 708 tops for deer rifles the clarion ledger. New reloading data must be opened as a pdf document in an uptodate compatible. Winchester except where otherwise specified in remarks. Three ways to get the hornady handbook of cartridge reloading. Toggle home facebook share download new products shotguns compact rifles custom shop handguns ammunition accessories partners. 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.
I keep wanting a light weight 7 08 cause thats what us gun nuts are supposed to do, want something else that isbut what would i do with it i have a. Remington 35 remington sp corelokt 12 blindee 200 gr g 20 200. The ten commandments of firearms safety should be etched in your memory forever. The 7mm08 remington is a rifle cartridge that is almost a direct copy of a wildcat cartridge developed around 1958 known as the 7mm308. Having said that, the 22 barrelled rig gets my nodi find the 22 balances better for me than a 20 does. Everyfirearmisdesigned to use a certain caliber or gauge of ammunition. This is especially true in north america where the 7mm08 originated and has become a top 30 rifle cartridge, and the 6. Remington introduced this mediumcapacity rifle cartridge to the marketplace in 1980.