308 mountain rifle

[Lowg08]

I’m looking at buying a 308 Remington model 7 threaded for back pack hunting elk and mule deer. I do not want to shoot over 200 yards and will equip with vortex scope and nosler 150 gr trophy grade ammo. What do y’all think.

 

[elkguide]

They have been a good option for a light rifle. I would opt for a heavier bullet especially for elk.

 

[LightFoot]

I like the new M7 SS HS, but Remington has been hit or miss with QC.

I would put my money somewhere else before I went that route.

Spend your money on experience before you spend it on fancy gear.

 

[FLS]

I’ve killed a truck load of game with a Model 7 308. 165 Sierras and Partitions shoot well out of it. I replaced the trigger with a Timney, and put it in an HS stock, but it killed just fine with the factory trigger and wood stock.

 

[Lowg08]

I can go with a heavier ammo they make it a little heavier I believe. I have a model 7 243 and it’s been a super rifle for me.

 

[Lowg08]

I can go to a 165 trophy grade accubond or trophy grade partition thanks for the advice

 

[Sekora]

I bought an original SS Model Seven used a few years back. I couldn't be happier with the purchase. It is a great gun to carry and shoots tight groups. Mine is a 7mm08 and I use it for whitetails. I think the 308 would be a fine choice for the conditions you are planning on using it for.

 

[Lowg08]

I’m pretty confident in the idea of the purchase. Those are just good all around guns. Of course this is just my opinion and experience

 

[N2TRKYS]

I two new Model Seven SS rifles the last couple of years. A 7-08 two years ago and a 308 recently. I haven't seen any QC problems.

I'm not a threaded barrel fan, but that's just me. I'm setting my 308 up for 165 grain Partitions/Accubonds.

 

[Lowg08]

I just like the length of the barrel on the threaded for hiking and back packing. I’m not opposed to a 20” barrel

 

[Newtosavage]

For shots under 200 yards on elk, just about any 308 will do. So if you like the model 7, go for it.

 

[Lowg08]

This is the input I was looking for. The major plus is I can use that particular rifle for basically anything that I will pursue in North America

 

[Team4LongGun]

Another thought-Let the rifle tell you what ammo to shoot. Do an ammo test of varied grains and bullets, and you will have a clear winner.
Although this may cost a few bucks in boxes of shells, for me to be able to pick the most accurate round is worth it.
I do it for every rifle I own, and in most cases the variances can be from sub 1/2 MOA to just over MOA. For me-3/4 of an inch per 100 yards is important.
Being confident in your rifles capability counts when you add external stressors....

 

[Lead Drifter]

Do yourself a favor and look at a Kimber subalpine or Hunter , in 308 before pulling the trigger on a M7 , I just put one together with a 2.5x 8 VX3 and with a sling it weighs a hair over 6 lb's and shoot very well with 150 grn Accubonds or factory fodder , Had a M7 in 308 and it kicked a lot more due to stock design and I got rid of it , just a thought

 

[Lowg08]

I will definitely look into it thanks for the advice

 

[xrangerx]

I wish they made the threaded version in stainless

 

[Lowg08]

That would also be nice

 

[EastMT]

I have a model 7 308, 20” SS. My advice is to buy a nice used one off Gunbroker from 10-20 years ago. You can tell them by the stock, the entire stock looks like a Bedliner was sprayed on it. Then put an HS or B&C stock on it, both have the aluminum block. The reason being I bought one of the new ones in 300 wsm because it was missing from my collection. It’s been back to the factory for chambering issues after one round. Few other minor issues but not impressed. All the old ones from 80’s on to the 2000’s shoot great. Just match the twist to the weight. Most were 1/10 in 308, like heavier pills of 165+.

I love 7’s and use the 308, 180 partitions as my go to gun here in AK. It’s killed everything I’ve shot, never tried it on a brown bear but was willing to if she didn’t have a cub right behind here. 180 partition in the lungs, nothing will survive it.




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[Lowg08]

Sounds like a winner

 

[Emslie]

yea, at 200 you're fine. Lucky for you there are tons of ammo options