Quality 7mm-08 for $1500?

[wilkINkc]

Tikka, Bergara, Sako, Winchester are all at the top of my list. I'm also in the market for a 7-08 or 308 when I finally decide which I want.

 

[Silvereagle50]

Tikka, Bergara, Sako, Winchester are all at the top of my list. I'm also in the market for a 7-08 or 308 when I finally decide which I want.

If you need some help with that decision, here’s my 2 cents.
The 308 only wins in the size of hole it delivers and maybe a little energy. Otherwise, the 7-08 delivers everything else better.


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[WRO]

Maybe someone has a fieldcraft In 7-08 they're willing to part with. That would be my first choice

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A little louder for the kids in the back..

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[sndmn11]

Maybe someone has a fieldcraft In 7-08 they're willing to part with. That would be my first choice

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The unicorn.

I would consider this.

HOWA M1500 BARRELED ACTION 7MM-08 THREADED | Brownells

The M1500 barreled action in 7mm-08 Remington comes fully assembled with the barrel chambered, installed, and properly headspaced - eliminating the most difficult work in "building" your own bolt action rifle. Mate it to a suitable stock or chassi...

www.brownells.com

with this

Howa Trigger Upgrade

Replacement trigger for Howa rifles is fully adjustable for pull weight, creep and follow through. Made in USA.

timneytriggers.com

and this

Bell and Carlson: Bell and Carlson Howa 1500/Weatherby Vanguard, Sporter Style

Bell and Carlson is a leader in synthetic stock design, technology and manufacturer of the highest quality fiberglass, aramid and graphite gun stocks available.

www.bellandcarlson.com

or maybe this

Howa Model 1500 Carbon Stalker (7mm-08, 22-inch, Stocky's, HCBN708) M1500 - Bolt Action Rifles at GunBroker.com : 904335515

Buy Howa Model 1500 Carbon Stalker (7mm-08, 22-inch, Stocky's, HCBN708) M1500: GunBroker is the largest seller of Bolt Action Rifles Rifles Guns & Firearms All: 904335515

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Christensen Arms MESA Bolt Action Rifle 22" 7MM-08 Rem. Bronze Green/Tan - Bolt Action Rifles at GunBroker.com : 906186305

Buy Christensen Arms MESA Bolt Action Rifle 22" 7MM-08 Rem. Bronze Green/Tan: GunBroker is the largest seller of Bolt Action Rifles Rifles Guns & Firearms All: 906186305

www.gunbroker.com

 

[Grumman]

The 7mm-08 Kimber Adirondack in the classifieds now would be a great rifle.


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[Tobey]

My kids fight over the ugliest guns in my safe because they've seen the tiny groups and the steaks on the plate and know the value of the tool. Ungrateful little f#$%ers are also waiting for me die so they can swipe my suppressors, times change. There's a stack of 7-08s that fit the bill, mine is an ugly ass tikka compact that shoots lights out. Buy the rifle that makes you happy right now and teach the kids and grandkids to hunt and shoot. Guns that have been gifted to me aren't my favorites because of the resale value but because they remind me of the folks who gave them to me.

 

[Newtosavage]

The unicorn.

I would consider this.

HOWA M1500 BARRELED ACTION 7MM-08 THREADED | Brownells

The M1500 barreled action in 7mm-08 Remington comes fully assembled with the barrel chambered, installed, and properly headspaced - eliminating the most difficult work in "building" your own bolt action rifle. Mate it to a suitable stock or chassi...

www.brownells.com

with this

Howa Trigger Upgrade

Replacement trigger for Howa rifles is fully adjustable for pull weight, creep and follow through. Made in USA.

timneytriggers.com

and this

Bell and Carlson: Bell and Carlson Howa 1500/Weatherby Vanguard, Sporter Style

Bell and Carlson is a leader in synthetic stock design, technology and manufacturer of the highest quality fiberglass, aramid and graphite gun stocks available.

www.bellandcarlson.com

or maybe this

Howa Model 1500 Carbon Stalker (7mm-08, 22-inch, Stocky's, HCBN708) M1500 - Bolt Action Rifles at GunBroker.com : 904335515

Buy Howa Model 1500 Carbon Stalker (7mm-08, 22-inch, Stocky's, HCBN708) M1500: GunBroker is the largest seller of Bolt Action Rifles Rifles Guns & Firearms All: 904335515

www.gunbroker.com

Christensen Arms MESA Bolt Action Rifle 22" 7MM-08 Rem. Bronze Green/Tan - Bolt Action Rifles at GunBroker.com : 906186305

Buy Christensen Arms MESA Bolt Action Rifle 22" 7MM-08 Rem. Bronze Green/Tan: GunBroker is the largest seller of Bolt Action Rifles Rifles Guns & Firearms All: 906186305

www.gunbroker.com

I thought about recommending the Howa until he said "hand it down."

Howa makes a good rifle but personally I wouldn't hand one down to a kid - mostly because I'd be afraid of aftermarket support and gunsmith familiarity (or lack thereof) if they ever needed it.

 

[sndmn11]

I thought about recommending the Howa until he said "hand it down."

Howa makes a good rifle but personally I wouldn't hand one down to a kid - mostly because I'd be afraid of aftermarket support and gunsmith familiarity (or lack thereof) if they ever needed it.

Those carbon Howa's are pretty rad.

 

[Newtosavage]

Those carbon Howa's are pretty rad.

I've been tempted by them myself. My Howas all shot really well, but the bolt shroud issue I had with my last one kinda soured me on that action. I was sold on that action until then.

 

[WRO]

Post a WTB add on 24hrcf, here and other sites, you'll find one..

 

[Coffindaffer]

Lot of options at that price range

I’d look hard at the Sako, Tikka, and Bergara personally

 

[thinhorn_AK]

I’d get a Kimber hunter and thread the barrel.

 

[marshland_max]

A Rem Model 7 if you can find one is a sweet rifle in 7mm-08!

 

[Straight-Shooter]

Just bought a Remington model 7 stainless composite in 7-08 new in box for $700. Might be my best best purchase during this shortage mess

 

[ssramage]

Just bought a Remington model 7 stainless composite in 7-08 new in box for $700. Might be my best best purchase during this shortage mess

I actually ended up finding a nice Model 7 stainless in an HS Precision stock shortly after posting this thread. It has an older VX-iii on right now but I have a VX-5HD on the way for it. It has quickly become my favorite deer rifle that I've owned.

 

[NeverSummer]

In that caliber, if you want a modern looking rifle, I'd buy a tikka lite and drop it into an AG carbon fiber stock. For short to mid range shooting (most hunting ranges for the 7mm08) I like the Visigoth stock. For a longer range rifle I like the Alpine Hunter.

With Remington's horrid QC issues, couldn't pay me to take one.

 

[awildswanger]

Thanks. I've bought/sold/traded a bunch of guns that I never should have, just to do it. I'm now recognizing that buying quality, and something that I can pass to my kids one day, is more important than just constantly horse trading. I've never owned a Winchester but am leaning heavily towards the Extreme Weather based on comments here and elsewhere.

You can’t go wrong with them

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Tikka/Sako call it done.

 

[JT47L]

Tikka T3X. Choose which specific model you prefer. Hard to beat a Tikka.

 

[Coffindaffer]

Brother I hope after 3 years, that guy has bought his new deer rifle by now lol