7-08 vs 7x57

[NorthwestCajun]

Hi guys,
Is there any decernable difference between these two rounds?
If my goal is to push a 120 gr bullet at 2800-2900 fps and a 139gr bullet at 2700-2800 fps out a 20" barrel , would it make a difference which round I used?

Cajun

 

[danr55]

If you are loading your own ammunition, the 7mm Mauser round is just marginally faster. If you are depending on factory ammo, then the 7mm-08 is a better deal. Either one should be capable of the goal you set. The 7mm08, because of the smaller powder capacity will perform better in a short barrel. Optimally, 22 inches. You'll be OK with either one though...

 

[NorthwestCajun]

Only handloads.

Thanks

 

[Calif. Hunter]

Hey, Glen - didn't you post here before? Was that under a different "Handle?"

 

[NorthwestCajun]

Now that I think about it , It might have been NWCajun.


Cajun

 

[NorthwestCajun]

Hi Guys,
I just got back from talking to the gunsmith who will be helping me build the scout rifle. He'll look for a Rem action but if nothing shows up between now and the time I return from my deployment, we'll build up a mauser. If we go remmington it will be a 7-08 if not we will use a 7x57.

Thanks everyone for your inputs

Cajun

 

[BigHornRam]

NWC,

I have a 20" 7-08. I am shootting 140 gr barnse xlc's w/ 51.5 grs H380, mag primer, sub inch 3 shot group and getting over 2900 fps. I like the 7-08!

 

[NorthwestCajun]

Thanks, I'll save this thread to the hard drive for the data when it come times to start loading.
Cajun

 

[TheTone]

I've had nothing but good luck with my 7-08, its a Remington Mountain Rifle. When I do my part and don't buck fever too much they seem to go down as if struck by lightning. Thsi years deer I used a 150gr. prototype of a bullet that should be out next fall, I was very, very impressed. I've killed deer and elk with 130 grain spitzers, 150 gr protos., and 175 grain speer grand slams. All have performed really well for me.

 

[Gunner46]

Long live the 7X57!! It was my 1st rifle, many yrs ago.

If your handloading, and if your using a tube longer than the 20" you specified, AND your looking at pushing out some heavier bullets, then I'd say go for the 7X57.

My new toy is a Ruger 7mm/08. 150 Nosler BT's stoked to around 2750 fps (22" barrel). It's doing just fine....................

Have fun deciding!

 

[tnctcb]

this is what my 7-08 will do

and thats a 4 shot group the recipe is on the target

 

[Gunner46]

Ughhhh Tim?

You forgot to tell them we were shooting from 20 feet.............

 

[tnctcb]

dude thats my kids gun and i was shooting it at 100 yards. i wish i had something with a full size stock that would shoot that good

 

[Bambistew]

Thats a great group. My little 260 absolutly loves H414 too. Actually I think I'm shooting the same charge with a 120gr Ballistic tip, and Sierra's...

 

[Gunner46]

Ya got any idea what kind of vol. your getting out of that load Tim?