Sighting in a 7mm-08 for the first time

[TrapperJ]

Trapper I checked the Hornady sight for the ballistics on the 7-08 lite. It said it's a 120 grain SST bullet. It gives the ballistics option to put in your zero range. In this case I plugged in 40 yards and the info shows at 175 yards you will be 1.6 inches low. From 40 to 175 you will not be over an inch high so in this case you should be good if you have a actual 40 yard zero. I would suggest you set a target at 100 yards and verify this information. I think you will be ok as far as the zero.

But I think the 120 SST bullet may not be the best choice. The 139 grain BTSP load I think is a better choice. So pick your shot namely a broadside shot in the lungs. Good luck!

It's actually the 139 gr I guess I should of said thay

 

[TrapperJ]

Your absolute minimum distance for sighting in would be 50 yds. Ballistically speaking, that should be very close to a 200yd zero, but would still need confirmed at range.

A 25yd zero would net you a 300yd zero, again to be confirmed at range.

As to your original question, 8 rds is not enough to sight in and hunt with. I've been flat broke before, and it does suck. You need to decide what your wants and needs are and prioritize them. Everything has a cost, be it time or money.

I'm gonna get some more rounds try to atleast

 

[Dan O]

Putting in the Hornady 139 SST in the Superformance line in the ballistics program. The results show it 1 inch high at 100 yards with the 40 yard zero. It is 1 inch low at 200 yards. So again, verify your rifle at 100 yards. Good luck and pick your shot and take your time, don't rush the shot.

 

[2rocky]

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[TrapperJ]

Putting in the Hornady 139 SST in the Superformance line in the ballistics program. The results show it 1 inch high at 100 yards with the 40 yard zero. It is 1 inch low at 200 yards. So again, verify your rifle at 100 yards. Good luck and pick your shot and take your time, don't rush the shot.

Thanks I would say I'm pretty good at pickin things lol