WI2AZhunter
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7MM-08…Thinking either Ruger Gen 2 or Tikka T3x…anyone have experience with either, and if so, thoughts?
7MM-08, max range for deer/elk?
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Nick87
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How far can you shoot?
Schaaf
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Depends on the bullet. What would you use?
Forkyfinder
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How much time of flight are you okay with? Depending on bullet - i think thats the more relevant question with todays tech.
elkduds
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Closer is better. One difference between hunting and shooting.
WI2AZhunter
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140 or 160gr, flight time isn’t as big deal to me
BuzzH
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I don't know about "max range" as that is pretty subjective, depends on the nut behind the trigger.
Lots of people probably shouldn't be shooting at game at all, at any range. Some put in the time to put together a proper rifle, use good handloads to squeeze out accuracy, put in the trigger time. They also know when, and more importantly, when NOT to be stretching their abilities.
But, I shot this elk at 620 yards on a dead still day with a 7-08 and 140 grain accubond. I had a solid rest fore and aft, plenty of time, and couldn't get closer.
Shot this one last fall at 454 with a 7-08, also dead still morning and solid rest:
Bullet just behind the off-shoulder:
This day, 300 yards was too far, so crept into 230 or so...and barely gave it enough wind hold with the 7-08 (about 20 inches). I also made sure I shot at one with its ass pointed into the wind so if I didn't give it enough, very worst thing would happen is shooting in front of it.
The trick isn't about max range, but MAX RANGE for the day and situation, some savvy that, most don't.
Lots of people probably shouldn't be shooting at game at all, at any range. Some put in the time to put together a proper rifle, use good handloads to squeeze out accuracy, put in the trigger time. They also know when, and more importantly, when NOT to be stretching their abilities.
But, I shot this elk at 620 yards on a dead still day with a 7-08 and 140 grain accubond. I had a solid rest fore and aft, plenty of time, and couldn't get closer.
Shot this one last fall at 454 with a 7-08, also dead still morning and solid rest:
Bullet just behind the off-shoulder:
This day, 300 yards was too far, so crept into 230 or so...and barely gave it enough wind hold with the 7-08 (about 20 inches). I also made sure I shot at one with its ass pointed into the wind so if I didn't give it enough, very worst thing would happen is shooting in front of it.
The trick isn't about max range, but MAX RANGE for the day and situation, some savvy that, most don't.
kodiakisland
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It will shoot as far as you can. I use mine on steel out to 1000yds but would never do that at an animal.
450yds is my max range at an unwounded animal in ideal conditions. The 708 easily fits in that.
450yds is my max range at an unwounded animal in ideal conditions. The 708 easily fits in that.
Bonasababy
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Solid rest or not is a key consideration.
utah400elk
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I think Buzz uses a 7mm-08 in elk and deer. He might be a great source if he views this one. My son took his cow cross-canyon (laser range finder verified) right at 400 yards. The cow dropped at the shot with 140 Accubonds.
Best of luck.
Best of luck.
