7mm-08 or 308 recommendations

[Blakerhoades]

Im looking to buy a new rifle. I already have a 7mm rem mag, 243 winchester. Im wanting to get a new rifle. Ive been thinking a 7mm-08 will work perfect for what i need. I reload for my 7 rem mag already and have alot of bullets bought up. Should I consider a .308 or another cartridge? I really like the tikkas im seeing and want one in laminate stainless but not seeing them in 7mm-08. Just looking for input and suggestions thanks.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

I would get a 7mm08 before a .308, but both are fine cartridges. I understand the appeal of having the same caliber for bullets, but if they don’t have that available in what you want, I would consider a 6.5mm option. I just ordered a very reasonably priced Sauer 6.5 CM from EuroOptic. And I believe they have some good deals on Tikka 6.5mm rifles as well.

Here’s a solid option in 7mm08:

https://www.eurooptic.com/sauer-100-classic-xt-7mm-08-rifle-s1s708

And another one:

Tikka T3x Lite 7mm-08 Rem 22" 1:9 Bbl Black Rifle JRTXE352 | Flat Rate Shipping! - EuroOptic

Tikka T3x Lite 7mm-08 Rem 22" 1:9 Bbl Black Rifle JRTXE352 | Only at EuroOptic.com!

www.eurooptic.com

 

[grfox92]

7mm08 is the most underrated cartridge in the hunting world. Mine is lethal out to 800 yards at 2704fps MV with 162 ELDMs. Ive never seen a load combo on a .308 that's deadly past 600 yards.

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[Dave0317]

What will you use it for?

 

[NWBLKTAIL]

If you reload get the 7-08 it’s a very capable cartridge. I have a tikka lots of combos you can throw together.