It stayed a wildcat for over two decades until Remington—long famous for adopting wildcat cartridges like the .257 Roberts , .22-250 Remington , .25-06 Remington and .35 Whelen —made an honest cartridge out of the 7mm/308; in 1980, the 7mm-08 Remington saw the … I have a 257R, 7mm-08 and 308. Hi, T. Ray, buy a 30 cal, a 300 WSM or like. And if you can shoot a 7mm-08, should you ba able to shoot .308. Between the 7mm mag and 308, I would think the 7mm has a slight edge over the 308. As is often the case, few new things are an original idea. I would not recommend shooting 50 rounds first time out from prone though. In a 0.308 round in use, 7mm-08 takes a close second place in … Jump to Latest Follow 21 - 31 of 31 Posts. The sectional density of the 7mm bullets of comparable weight gives them an advantage over the .30s, though the additional weight and frontal diameter of the .30 caliber projectiles swing the pendulum back the other way. I'm new to this forum but prowl many others. A usual rifle kick is more sharp, but to me a 7mm mag kicks about like a shotgun. The 7mm Magnum has higher powder loads to push the bullet faster, flatter, farther, and is more accurate than the .308 at long distances. My question is essentially what is the difference between recoil 308 vs 7mm-08 in a lighter weight rifle? The 7RM will be a bit rough and louder, but you will get there faster, meaning less drift, and harder hitting. Of course you rarely feel the recoil when shooting at an animal. Take that with a grain of salt though because in the case of my rifles (a Model 70 Featherweight and a Browning A-Bolt) my 308 has less felt recoil because of a few ounces more weight and it has a better recoil pad. In a given bullet weight and style, wouldn't the 7mm bullet have a higher BC and better SD than the .308 bullet? It has a shorter case type, less body taper, and lower recoil. Any .30-caliber cartridge delivers more energy than a comparable 7mm cartridge. A usual rifle kick is more sharp, but to me a 7mm mag kicks about like a shotgun. This would indicate the 7mm-08 is the better of the two cartridges, but demand for the .308 says otherwise. Bullet weighs up past 100 are usually recommended for deer. She has handled a few rifles and seems to really want something light weight (6lb range). Perhaps it has something to do with burn rate vs. powder column i.e. You are using an out of date browser. They've both done their share of killing. The 7mm-08 Remington shoots lighter, smaller diameter, and more aerodynamic bullets with a higher sectional density faster than bullets used by the .308 Winchester. JavaScript is disabled. Then come back and talk about how good your 308 is and how much better the 7 is. Personaly I like my 30-06Ai , shooting a 180gr Nosler Partition at 2900+fps. The 7mm-08 Remington shares the same 20-degree shoulder angle and datum line of the .308 Winchester, but the case measures 2.035 inches versus the .308’s 2.015 inches. The .270 Win HAS less bullet, "Drop" (Flatter Trajectory) than the .308 and with, a 140 grain Nosler AccuBond or, partition, starting at 3,000 FPS, should be an efficient "Elk slayer" to about, 500 yards ! .308 ammo is the easiest to acquire, w/ the most variety of factory loads, followed by .300, with 7mm coming in last. 308 vs 30-06 vs 300 Win Mag: Which Cartridge Should You Be Hunting With? The recoil on the 7mm-08 is a little tamer than that of the .308, so the 7mm-08 gets a slight edge in this department. The 7mm-08 is better than, the .308 but, I'd … The 7mag does not kick bad unless you're recoil sensitive, it's rather easy to load accurate ammo for, even though the 308 is less picky and shoots nearly anything, and the barrel should have adequate lifespan for a hunting rifle. The 7mm will have the flattest trajectory of the three, with the .308 having a rainbow trajectory by comparison. The rifle will be, if 7mm-08, a remington 700 sps dm, and the .308 would be in the remington 700 sps varmint Other variables such as barrel length and gun weight will add to or subtract from the recoil of either cartridge, but the 7mm-08 has an overall favorable recoil. One veteran gunwriter weighs in on the subject. Top I personally like .270 win for a good hunting caliber. .308 ammo is the easiest to acquire, w/ the most variety of factory loads, followed by .300, with 7mm coming in last. Much like its father, it performs best with bullets in the middle to light weight category, usually from 150 grains and downward, with the 120- and 140-grain choices being most popular for hunting. Since .308 is essentially a NATO caliber, you will be able to find cheaper FMJ ammo available for target practice or just punching paper. My buddie hunts with a 30-378 Wthy Mag. To me, 7mm mag has a different kind of recoil. Keep in mind no one has died from recoil of a 7mm mag. The .308 has several desirable attributes over the 7mm mag; ammo availability, ammo weight, gun weight, lower recoil. The 7mm mag wins when it comes to ballistics at long range. It's definitely a more noticeable kick, but not terrible. The rifle range, or archery range or behind the co, I think I just built my favorite hunting rifle. In the table below rifle weight is given in pounds, free recoil energy is given in foot pounds, and free recoil velocity is given in feet-per-second. I agree with Aussie. What was the main appeal of the 7mm at the time? The .308 comes closer to 7mm-08 trajectories with heavier bullets, but at the cost of increased recoil over the 7mm cartridge. A 243 Winchester versus 7mm-08 Remington match-up will cause some readers to raise the "apples to oranges" red flag, but that doesn't mean this comparison is out-of-bounds. Gun Parts - Stocks, Barrels, Actions, etc. I've cheated on the recoil, and have had a recoil can and a Limbsaver pad installed. And you are planning on using holdovers instead of scope adjustments right? And its recoil is more manageable than that of the .30-06. in fairness, the -06's were all rem 700 rifles and 7mm a T3. If she shoots the Roberts well, the 7mm-08 probably won't feel uncomfortable for her. All recoil values have … I tried using a program to calculate it but I can't find the powder charge weight for the managed load anywhere I looked so useless. Here is a bit of historical information that you should remember about 7mm-08 Remington as well as Creedmoor 6.5. Where the recoil comes into it is that with a 7mm-08 you need less energy (powder burned) to match the performance of an equal weight 30 cal projectile. The 7mm-08 is comfortable to shoot using 110g-130g bullets with a … Think 7mm-08 Rem/.308 Winchester, .280 Remington/.30-06 Springfield, 7mm Remington Magnum/.300 Winchester Magnum, 7mm RUM/.300 RUM. .308 vs. 7mm-08 While the 7mm-08 would make a nice setup for your wife, I suggest you stay with the 308 Win caliber and let her shoot the Reduced Recoil loads if necessary. The .243 is just more of the same, with really light bullets the recoil gets very tolerable, and speeds are excellent. .308 Winchester Overview. The recoil energy and recoil velocity figures are taken from various sources including the recoil nomograph in the Handloader's Digest 8th Edition, various online recoil calculators, the Remington Shoot program or calculated from the formula given in the Lyman Reloading Handbook, 43rd Edition. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. She really likes the Browning Xbolt Micro Midas and the … The .308 will be slower, but a more comfortable ride. In the 7mm vs 30 caliber debate, which reigns supreme? A .308 Win versus 7mm-08 debate IS exactly the same debate, more or less, as the .30-06 vs. .270 Win debate that has raged since the birth of the Winchester 54 in the 30's (when Winchester decided to create the .270 by necking down the .30-06.) Use of our website(s) implies understanding of our content disclaimer and privacy policy. A .308 Win versus 7mm-08 debate IS exactly the same debate, more or less, as the .30-06 vs. .270 Win debate that has raged since the birth of the Winchester 54 in the 30's (when Winchester decided to create the .270 by necking down the .30-06.) The 7mm/308 wildcat showed all kinds of promise, especially among the target shooters who appreciate any reduction in recoil. I was leaning toward the Weatherby Mark V in 7mm Rem. We were looking at nearly double the recoil energy of the .308 compared to some .243 rounds. In the 7mm vs 30 caliber debate, which reigns supreme? It is more of a push than a jarring feeling. The recoil of the .308 cartridge is slightly more pronounced than the 7mm-08 and if flinching might be an issue for you than the 7mm-08 might be a better option. 7mm-08 vs 308 win for light deer rifle. I can get the same rifle in .308 Win. but I was not real happy about the weight,8-3/4 pounds w/out scope & mounts - 26" barrel. Alternatively, if you use the same amount of energy with a 7mm-08, it will have superior performance to a 30 cal of the same weight. No matter what the game, shot placement is the key. In 1952, Winchester commercially released the .308 round along with chambering its Model 70 and Model 88 rifles for the cartridge. THIS ^^^^ GOOD advice ! 300 Win Mag vs 338 Lapua vs 338 Win Mag: Picking The Right Heavy Hitter In short, like the 7mm Rem Mag, the .300 Win Mag is an excellent cartridge that packs more performance than the … The round would be spending the next two decades in the wildcat category until Remington came into play and began using the round, releasing it into the market under the name of 7mm-08 Remington. Remington offers one with a 125 grain bullet at 2660 fps. Thanks for the replies guys, very informative, Yes the Rifle will be used for Deer here in Pennsylvania where the shooting distance to a deer is usually not that long, the .243 seems like a good candidate. The 7mm is necked down, so one gets more speed and less recoil with the lower bullet weights. I traded a while back into a Steyr Pro Hunter in 7mm Rem Mag. The biggest drawback to the 7mm is the stiff recoil when shot out of a light gun, such as the Tika T3, as well as the ammunition being more expensive. i did have a limbsaver on the 7mm though. The 7RM will be a bit rough and louder, but you will get there faster, meaning less drift, and harder hitting. In the case of the 7mm Rem Mag vs .30-06, we do see some differences that warrant some discussion when it comes to the topic of accuracy. check out the, Welcome to the Pennsylvania Firearm Owners Association Forum, we hope you like what you find here and we strongly encourage you to. The .243, 7mm-08 and .308 all use the same base cartridge. The… It may not display this or other websites correctly. The PPC rounds are the shortest and fattest, and they are the staples of benchrest competition. The .308 will be slower, but a more comfortable ride. The 7mag does not kick bad unless you're recoil sensitive, it's rather easy to load accurate ammo for, even though the 308 is less picky and shoots nearly anything, and the barrel should have adequate lifespan for a hunting rifle. I would consider the minimum energy we should use on deer to be about 1200 foot/pounds and the 7mm-08 and .308 both provide just that at 400 yards. At long range, the 7mm Magnum bullet will have more knock down power than the .308 and will have more shoulder recoil (sometimes much more recoil) depending upon the loads (amount of powder and weight of the bullet slug to be shot). Between 6.5 Grendel vs 308, our team recommends shooters to get cartridges like the 6.5 Grendel because it beats the 308 when it comes to affordability, weight, balance, ballistic coefficient, shorter barrel length, better wind resistance, and lower recoil. It can be measured or computed … While there is not a huge difference in the recoil when just looking at the two cartridges in general, there is a slight increase in recoil energy of the 7mm Rem Mag cartridge. Whiterook85 drops in to compare the Browning A-Bolt in two flavors: 7mm-08 and .308 win. All content is © 2006-2015 Pennsylvania Firearm Owners Association. The 308 kicks noticeably more to me. WWII The 7mm and 8mm mausers and 06 were it. Good luck with your choice. If this helps gun weighs 6.8lbs naked, muzzle velocity 2860, recoil vel 10.36, 2361 fps. Here's some quickload calculations, for the heck of it: You must log in or register to reply here. So if you're going after mule deer and anticipate taking long range (> 400m) shots, go with the 7mm mag. However, this increase in energy comes with an increase in recoil. She has handled a few rifles and seems to really want something light weight (6lb range). weighing in @ 7-1/4 pounds - 24" barrel. I am about to purchase a new rifle. An effective 7mm load is a 140gr bullet, while the 308 is well represented by a 165gr bullet.The lighter bullet will have lower recoil energy. Top And if you can shoot a 7mm-08, should you ba able to shoot .308. it has and will kill Elk at 350yds and that was busting the onside shoulder on one bull in the 700lb range. The recoil on the 7mm-08 is a little tamer than that of the .308, so the 7mm-08 gets a slight edge in this department. At long range, the 7mm Magnum bullet will have more knock down power than the .308 and will have more shoulder recoil (sometimes much more recoil) depending upon the loads (amount of powder and weight of the bullet slug to be shot). The 308 will only beat it in( popularity) in this day and time. The 7mm-08 is better than, the .308 but, I'd … It does tend to give me a headache after 10-15 shots though! Its alot of gun, but with a muzzle break its not that bad to shoot. Whiterook85 drops in to compare the Browning A-Bolt in two flavors: 7mm-08 and .308 win. 308 vs 30-06 vs 300 Win Mag: Which Cartridge Should You Be Hunting With? Shorter, fatter rounds are nine times out of ten more accurate than a longer round such as the 7mm. The 7mm and the .300 have the same parent case, and the recoil … Unless you are a physicist or a ballistician, the .30-06 IS the .280 Rem IS the .270 Win. 7mm-08 does not have the options that the other two have and barrel life is slightly better than 6.5CM. The shell casing was designed to ease case extraction and cartridge feeding in bolt action rifles as well as machine guns. This it itself doesn't mean less recoil. The 7-08 suffers from low popularity numbers and as a result ammo selection is less than the 308. In 7-pound rifles the 7mm puts out 17.18 foot-pounds free recoil, the 308 kicks with 17.94 f-p. Again, not a huge difference, but for some sensitive shooters… Mann does point out that the 308 Win. Between 6.5 Grendel vs 308, our team recommends shooters to get cartridges like the 6.5 Grendel because it beats the 308 when it comes to affordability, weight, balance, ballistic coefficient, shorter barrel length, better wind resistance, and lower recoil. One veteran gunwriter weighs in on the subject. Still, both might be a bit much for a new hunter or shooter to cut their teeth on. Compare yourself, you will see the difference. However, this increase in energy comes with an increase in recoil. It was devised by necking down the .308 Winchester caliber’s neck, in order for the overall bullet to have a smaller diameter. Compared to the .308 Win, the 7×64 has quite a bit more poke, delivering just under 300ft/lb more energy at 300 yards. Therefore, the 7mm-08 has less recoil, a flatter trajectory, penetrates better, and has less wind drift at typical hunting ranges. Sounds like a little cartridge bias here. Which is superior in the 7mm vs .30 caliber argument? She really likes the Browning Xbolt Micro Midas and the … Alternatively, if you use the same amount of energy with a 7mm-08, it will have superior performance to a 30 cal of the same weight. Guns are dangerous, but no guns is more dangerous. The recoil of the 7mm-08 feels similar to the 257R. Stay relaxed, square shoulders and body to rifle. Other variables such as barrel length and gun weight will add to or subtract from the recoil of either cartridge, but the 7mm-08 has an overall favorable recoil. Both will get you there, but in very different ways. The 7mm-08 Remington cartridge was introduced in the 1980s. 7mm-08 vs 308. .308 has better barrel life out of the 6.5CM, 7mm-08. THIS ^^^^ GOOD advice ! The .308 vs. 7RM is like a 71 Lincoln Continental to a 71 Mach 1 Mustang. Where the recoil comes into it is that with a 7mm-08 you need less energy (powder burned) to match the performance of an equal weight 30 cal projectile. Mag. I've got a Tikka M695 Whitetail Hunter in .30-06. Which is superior in the 7mm vs .30 caliber argument? I'L take it over the 308 any day because I know better. The .308 comes closer to 7mm-08 trajectories with heavier bullets, but at the cost of increased recoil over the 7mm cartridge. May seem a bit strange for a couple of Aussies to offering advice on Elk cartridges, however I have hunted them in Nz and know they are a serious size. The .243 is an excellent choice, and is definitely softer shooting. The .308 vs. 7RM is like a 71 Lincoln Continental to a 71 Mach 1 Mustang. The 7mm is necked down, so one gets more speed and less recoil with the lower bullet weights. This it itself doesn't mean less recoil. Were I to make that decision, the choice would easily be for the .308. * … This is enough difference and enough recoil for the .308 to throw off shots during the pull. If you really are recoil sensitive, it makes more sense to go with a lighter caliber to begin with than it does to try and download .308. The rifle will be, if 7mm-08, a remington 700 sps dm, and the .308 would be in the remington 700 sps varmint In the shooting sports we call that reaction recoil or "kick." Think 7mm-08 Rem/.308 Winchester, .280 Remington/.30-06 Springfield, 7mm Remington Magnum/.300 Winchester Magnum, 7mm RUM/.300 RUM. 7mm-08 Remington Back in 1958, a certain 7mm/308 Winchester wildcat round was brought into development as its name hints, people developed this round by just necking down a standard .308 Winchester to have .284 bullets (7mm). Prev ... Recoil is so bad the forend now looks like I used it for fungo ball practice from jumping out of my front rest so often. If recoil is an issue then a 260 or the wildly popular 6.5 CM(read great varieties of loads and bullets). The recoil energy and recoil velocity figures are taken from various sources including the recoil nomograph in the Handloader's Digest 8th Edition, various online recoil calculators, the Remington Shoot program or calculated from the formula given in the Lyman Reloading Handbook, 43rd Edition. The 7mm and the .300 have the same parent case, and the recoil … fwiw, i no longer own any 30-06 chambered rifles. Looking at the trajectories you will see that comparing the 7×64 to the .308 Win is a bit like the difference between the 7mm Rem Mag and the Brenneke. Between 6.5 Creedmoor vs 7mm-08, our winner is Creedmoor, based on the results of our in-depth analysis. The 7mm shoots .284-inch diameter bullets through bores .28-inch across, but only two use this Imperial measuring system in their titles: .280 Remington and .284 Winchester, both excellent but under-rated “standard” velocity cartridges. The .270 Win HAS less bullet, "Drop" (Flatter Trajectory) than the .308 and with, a 140 grain Nosler AccuBond or, partition, starting at 3,000 FPS, should be an efficient "Elk slayer" to about, 500 yards ! All recoil … Recoil is different for each person and it is different for each rifle. A 243 Winchester versus 7mm-08 Remington match-up will cause some readers to raise the "apples to oranges" red flag, but that doesn't mean this comparison is out-of-bounds. Bullet weighs up past 100 are usually recommended for deer. It does tend to give me a headache after 10-15 shots though! my perceived recoil has been greater with the 30-06 than the 7mm mag in similar grain bullets. has the advantage in ammo availability, including reduced power loads for practice. Like all 7mms, they can fire bullets as light as 100-grains and as heavy as 180-grains. The only real noticeable difference is in the energy/impact of the heavier 30 caliber bullet and the lower recoil of the 7mm-08. Then I think you would be better served by the 7mm. There are "managed recoil" loads available for .308, of course. Although Remington could have a greater advantage for accuracy, bullet selection, accessible ammunition, and big game hunting, we could also name Creedmoor’s exceptional benefits. The first is recoil. Recoil is lightest in .243 and it is pleasant to shoot. It's definitely a more noticeable kick, but not terrible. .308 vs. 7mm-08 While the 7mm-08 would make a nice setup for your wife, I suggest you stay with the 308 Win caliber and let her shoot the Reduced Recoil loads if necessary. Both will get you there, but in very different ways. Of course the 7mm-08 is a little heavier being a Featherweight vs a Kimber (257R). The 7mm will have the flattest trajectory of the three, with the .308 having a rainbow trajectory by comparison. 6.5CM offers the flatest shooting round and a great selection of bullets to choose from. I've used it as my go-to deer rifle for years, and kinda know what to expect. It is more of a push than a jarring feeling. The .308 round is inherently more accurate than the 7mm Mag. My question is essentially what is the difference between recoil 308 vs 7mm-08 in a lighter weight rifle? I like the idea of a lighter rifle. It sounds like you have experienced some harder recoiling guns already so you should be fine. The .243 is just more of the same, with really light bullets the recoil gets very tolerable, and speeds are excellent. Any .30-caliber cartridge delivers more energy than a comparable 7mm cartridge. The .243, 7mm-08 and .308 all use the same base cartridge. Basically, Remington intended the caliber to be able to provide lesser recoil than a .308 while still being large and powerful enough to kill wild North American game effectively at long distances. Whats the recoil difference between these two rounds, one shooting hornady 139 grain sst and the .308 shooting 160 grain. A 6.5CM barrel is good for about 2500 rounds. Unless you are a physicist or a ballistician, the .30-06 IS the .280 Rem IS the .270 Win. Ammunition of all kinds is plentiful and there is a wide choice of rifles readily available. * … Whats the recoil difference between these two rounds, one shooting hornady 139 grain sst and the .308 shooting 160 grain. Correct me if I am wrong, but I am guessing that your ballistics concern is more with that of trajectory than energy, as both will kill things way out there. Your really can't wrong with either. In the table below rifle weight is given in pounds, free recoil energy is given in foot pounds, and free recoil velocity is given in feet-per-second. The 7mm Magnum has higher powder loads to push the bullet faster, flatter, farther, and is more accurate than the .308 at long distances. 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