Nov 29, 2022 · I'm considering building a new rifle for long range target shooting 500-1000 yds. Is there a ballistic advantage of one over the other?

Aug 7, 2008 · I just ran the numbers on a 7mm-08 with the 162 AMAX vs a .308 with a 168 grain Berger VLDs. Unless I did something wrong, the .308 carried more energy down range.

Jul 15, 2025 · The 6.5cm will act much more predictably than the 308 and 7mm-08 in wind at longer distances - it can be done with the 08's, but wouldnt be my first choice - study the …

Jan 12, 2019 · That said, my dad and I shot 30 cal rifles over 3 decades ago. 30-06 for hunting and 308 Win for Silhouette shooting. But switched to 7mm-08 that with the better ballistics was …

Oct 8, 2009 · The 7mm-08 has been used in competition out to 1500 yrds. It handles wind better than the 6.5mm cartridge. The father out you go the more the 7mm-08 out performs the 6.5. …

Apr 21, 2009 · Ok, for some reason I have the urge to get a 7mm-08 to hunt with. It would be used to hunt whitetail and probably some hogs in Oklahoma. I already have a .300wsm and a …

May 17, 2019 · Hey All, Why is it that I'm seeing consistently higher 308 velocities vs 7mm-08, for the same 150gn bullet? I figured with same max pressure, the velocities might compare more …

Aug 22, 2020 · I am looking to buy either a 308 or 7mm-08 as a mule deer hunting rifle. The typical hunting ranges i encounter out west here are between 200-600 yards. Ive got a 300wm …

Oct 12, 2015 · My question is essentially what is the difference between recoil 308 vs 7mm-08 in a lighter weight rifle? She has handled a few rifles and seems to really want something light …

Nov 19, 2016 · For a .308, I would do a 10 twist. The shorter the barrel, and slower the velocities, the more twist you need to stabilize bullets. I would run 168-185s in the .308 and call it good. …