you make the right shot and it will go down... don't change weights... no use in having to re zero your gun for a slightly heavier bullet. 139 gr. 7mm-08 will be fine, using a quality bullet such as Nosler or Barnes in 140 grain. i had great luck with cheap reminton core lok's , its a great caliber and you should have no trouble . While assessing different cartridges, you could have a general idea about their characteristics if you carefully research their development history. So I was just curious to know who here hunts with 7mm-08 for elk and deer. I'm not a traipse-and-trample hunter, that's for sure. 7mm 08 is a fine calibre for moose or Elk ,but only for inexperienced women and kids . jungleboy Nothing personal against the 308 Winchester. Hard to say. I think my wife would call me a "woodsman", but other than her, I'm not sure anyone else would. Spomer, never a fan of the big bang theory, traded emails with me and said that, while he appreciated my concern “for the right moose medicine,” Paula already has it: the 7mm-08. If all goes well I will be getting a model 70 winchester in. Mar 3, 2006 #1 with a well placed shot what are your thoughts on the 7mm-08 for moose & elk and to what distance and bullet weight?regards:idea: patchhound. 4 | 7mm-08 Rem. I'd happily chase Bullwinkle with either. disagree completely ...what conditions , terrain and tracking are you using for this .. the 7-08 is not the ultimate moose / elk cartridge..hope I never hurt your feelings. Mar 3, 2006 #2 Try a 7mm mag, or even a 300 RUM. While its not a long range rifle, it served my Uncle Larry quite well during his hunts in the 1960's. My Uncle Larry shot several Ontario and New Brunswick moose with his Marlin levergun in 35 Remington. Another came within a beanbag toss distance when I was huckleberry picking at age 16. 10 grains ain't going to make a difference if your going to make a change go 168-175 but I wouldn't change a thing. Typical of many moose, it stopped and stood there after the first shot landed about a third of the way up the body, behind the shoulder, where I'd aimed. We have had good results with 4350, H-380, and Big Game powders. RE: 7mm-08 for moose? The book includes 57 chapters, with more than 150 pages of information, jam packed with tips, techniques and discussions - The Ultimate Guide to Moose … If Moose or Elk are on the menu for short range 7mm-08 work, a TSX or other premium bullet will help with penetration. I don't see why a 7-08 wouldn't work in this case. It was intended to provide lighter recoil while maintaining heavy enough bullet weight and velocity to effectively reach out and kill game efficiently. Collapse. The… While the 7mm-08 has a loyal group of users, its popularity is not at the same level of other hunting cartridges. We have a 7mm-08 (Remington 700 with 24 inch barrel) and that is what my wife uses to shoot her deer each year. Here you will find hunting, fishing, and survival tips from the editors of Field and Stream, as well as recommendations from readers like yourself. Actually, September is pre rut activity. I am waiting for my 7mm-08 and reading this gets me pumped! Posted by Gowge on Mar 09 2004 "I too am a fan of the 7-08 and I hope to use it this summer for sheep. Great article, I started moose hunting in Northern Ontario Canada in 1998. Previous 1 2 template Next. Building it for whitetail hunting, hoping it likes the 140 grain accubond. 7mm-08 Rem Cartridge Information. I correlate this thread to the countless times per year ive got a 2nd or 3rd year goose hunter sitting next to me in a blind with a raised eyebrow as i pull out my dads hand me down family 870 wingmaster pump in a 2 3/4 inch shell that i load with #2's. Having seen a pile of moose fall to the likes of the .270 and .308 usually shooting cheaper cup and core bullets I would have no hesitations to shoot one with a 7mm-08 and what ever bullet it shot best. Some 7mm-08 chambers have short throats, so when seating bullets make sure they do not contact the rifling. But, yeah, a 7mm-08 ought to be plenty. This was a mature but not exceptional Alberta bull. anyone shooting a 7mm-08 with 140 gr bullets or similar, that cannot and does not kill a moose or elk efficiently and humanely at moderate shooting distances CANNOT BLAME the caliber being used ! 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. Just my opinion mind you....150s work great in my 7mm RM. Three huge bulls one day while elk hunting that were no more than 15 yds away from us, and didn't seem to care that we were there at all. It of course spills over into October. It was devised by necking down the .308 Winchester caliber’s neck, in order for the overall bullet to have a smaller diameter. I am a new hunter and will be going on a Moose hunt.....Would the 7mm-08 be a wise choice for a Moose. Sarah Arrington gives you a first hand look at her favorite gun, a Howa Model 1500 in 7mm.08 shooting 139gr. What was the main appeal of the 7mm at the time? I feel comfortable that I can shoot one in the brain. A good bullet. Again. 140 Nosler Partitions should do the trick. Been lost of moose / elk killed with 110grn 25 caliber bullets. I have killed dozens of moose and elk using 6.5x55 Swede and 7mm-08 or 7mm Mauser in all kinds of conditions and climates from +30 C to Minus -40C and never lost a one or had to search farther than40 yards for one from where it was shot,. None got away. It makes a great choice for a short-action, super light-weight mountain rifle since it can reach across valleys and knock down a bighorn sheep or ibex. The 7mm-08 is good for hunting just about any game in North America up to and including moose and elk. 28 Nosler Brass.280 Remington Brass.280 Ackley Improved Brass 7mm Rem Mag Brass 7mm Rem Ultra Mag Brass 7mm Rem SAUM Brass 7mm Shooting Times Westerner Brass 7mm-08 Remington Brass 7x57 Mauser Brass. Comment. This caliber was introduced approximately 40 years ago. Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.3. why stop there ? The 7mm-08 with a good 140 gr bullet (Nosler Partition, TTSX, Accubond, similar) when placed properly will take down any moose or elk you care to have a crack at. Our moose hunting tips book is written with not just the novice in mind, there are tips in the book that even the most seasoned moose hunter will find of value. The 7mm-08 Remington cartridge was introduced in the 1980s. There was a big qualifier with that statement, however: Make sure she’s using the right bullet, such as a Barnes TTSX 140- or 150-grain, Nosler, AccuBond, or any controlled expansion bullet. Get out and shoot the moose. The one I have is a Tikka and I shoot it well, but I am a bit hesitant about taking it on a Moose hunt. In the northeast the Moose rut is more a September thing. Right now I am shooting hand loads with Barnes Triple … Such loads allow it, for that purpose, to be compared favourably with the 6.5×55mm, 7×57mm, 7×57mmR, .300 Savage, .303 British, and some .308 Winchester and .270 Winchester loads. The 7mms from 7x57mm Mauser, 7mm-08 Rem. I found 150s didnt' group worth a damn in mine, but 140s were outstanding. 1. Will do Raider. and 280 Rem. 300wsm but if not the 7mm will do this yea! My 4 moose were ALL taken with a Sears model 45 which is a Marlin 336 made for Sears. It worked well enough that I put a slip on recoil pad to make the LOP to my liking, and shot most of my stuff with it as well! Hornady Interlock bullets in handloads work well. I guess I'd agree if we were talking about a 500-600 yard shot. Here is what is written in the state hunting guide for moose: NOT Recommended .243 or .244 (6mm) .303 Savage .38-40 Win. After seeing my wife's 7-08 with 156gr Norma Oryx kill stuff in RSA, I'd not hesitate to shoot a moose with it. Yes, the 7mm-08 defeats 308. If you need to whack an Elk across a ravine, pick a different round as the 7mm-08 just doesn’t have the gas to deliver enough power at long ranges for big animals. 7mm-08 for moose and elk? disagree completely ...what conditions , terrain ( prairie or mountain ) and tracking are you using for this .. the 7-08 is not the ultimate moose / elk cartridge..hope I did't hurt your feelings.. some guys think anything under an rpg is not enough bullet, its kinda funny actually. Plus, it will save meat. I've seen lots of moose when I was younger and hunting in Idaho though. Federal 120g TTSX is what I am using, I have had no issues at all with moose and elk.. Use a good quality controlled expansion hunting bullet in either weight and you will be fine. Post Cancel. I am hunting cow only late season after the rut and calfing periods. The 150- and 160-grain bullets, while running at an average velocity of just about 2650 fps, offer a higher sectional density, and therefore should give better penetration on the larger game species like elk and moose. Comment. I have seen moose killed with 243s and 308s. Shop Nosler Products. Give me a bit, as I've misplaced a few of my note books when we moved. The 156 Oryx is loaded in factory Norma ammo, for a guy who shoots only factory ammo, it would be a good choice. Bigger isn’t always better when it comes to picking a cartridge for moose hunting. Hornady Interbond bullets, one shot put him down and one shot to finish him off. Then consider more powerful cartridges. Maybe I've just been lucking getting close to them. The 7mm-08 can use the full spectrum of 7mm bullets, from the short, frangible 100-grain hollowpoints designed for varmints, up through the 120-, 140- and 150-grain bullets which handle deer and similar-sized game so well, to the heavier 160- and 175-grain projectiles that will sort out moose… I've not been in on any moose hunting. The 7mm-08 is based on the venerable .308 Winchester’s case. Like its 308 Winchester parent, the 7mm-08 is an excellent cartridge, one that performs well with a wide variety of bullet / powder combinations. Copyright © 2000-2020 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. In comparison, the 7mm-08 Remington gives an … I have a 7mm-08 and I am hopefully hunting a moose and elk this year will 140gr do the trick or do I have to go 150? It is efficient, has moderate recoil, and uses less powder than the .30-06 based .280. Thread starter bigeasy; Start date Mar 3, 2006; bigeasy. Picking the 10 “best” or most favorable cartridges for hunting any animal is a highly subjective and challenging task. good shot placement, and you should be fine with a 140 gr. Experienced he man hunters will need to use a minimum 300wsm or something similar . Mine seems to like 140 accubonds or federal factory 150 hotcores best. The 6.5 Creedmoor is built for long-range shooting and is compatible with short-action firearms. Building it on a remington left hand action, macmillan sporter stock, 24" barrel and a leupold 2.5-8x36 will be the scope. [citation needed] The bigger the animal, the more heated that debate tends to be. I know the grain of the bullet makes the difference, but I think that question would be better suited for the ammunition and reload forum. Mine seems to like 140 accubonds or federal factory 150 hotcores best. Let us know what happen. anyone who says other wise probably never hunted with one. So your 140 7mm will be just fine. Love my 7mm-08, I rarely carry the .300 WM or 7mm RM any more, unless one of my kids is along and claims the -08 from me. Layne used a Nosler Model 48 Liberty in 7mm-08 and Nosler factory ammo with the 140-grain Ballistic Tip bullet to take this mule deer in northern Utah. I have taken 4 bulls in that time while hunting in a party of 6 with family and friends we have taken 12 moose total. Im always amazed how theres silence as my dog is left breathless after bringing back my limit :P, so answer the question..why carry a 7-08 when a 243 would be even less recoil..you went down from the 300 wm for what reason. The true rut occurs in very, very late Sept to early/mid Oct. After the hunting season is closed in most every game unit. Again, larger calibers really aren’t going to alter the moose’s opinion, but a little wider bullet and a little more oomph never hurt. I wouldn't suggest using a 7mm-08 for elk. The 7mm-08, with appropriate loads, meets the required standard for moose hunting in Sweden, Finland, and Norway. I've often wondered if hunting moose would be like hunting buffalo in Yellowstone Park, where the goal would be to keep the powder burns from screwing up the mount. I would not argue with his experience but it sure wouldn't be my first choice in that application. Using 7mm-08 or 7x57 For BIG Moose? Just getting my reloading stuff back in order, and I hope to unpack that data. If his 7×57 could routinely fell Cape buffalo, I’ve a strong hunch the 7mm-08 (which generally shoots 100 fps faster than the 7×57) can terminate an elk, moose, black bear or anything most of us hope to address with an overrated .308 Win., which is little more than a .30-’06 Short. 7mm 08 is a fine calibre for moose or Elk ,but only for inexperienced women and kids . There was some famous African hunter decades ago who used a 7 x 57 on all kinds of African game including elephants." Such loads allow it, for that purpose, to be compared favourably with the 6.5x55mm, 7x57mm, 7x57mmR, .300 Savage, .303 British, and some .308 Winchester and .270 Winchester loads; they have killed many moose. It's just that the 7mm-08 Remington a more ballistically efficient cartridge.Perhaps I should apologize for pointing this out so often (like in this blog. The book includes 57 chapters, with more than 150 pages of information, jam packed with tips, techniques and discussions - The Ultimate Guide to Moose … Here in Alaska, anyways. Having seen a pile of moose fall to the likes of the .270 and .308 usually shooting cheaper cup and core bullets I would have no hesitations to shoot one with a 7mm-08 and what ever bullet it shot best. The 7mm/08 rifle started as a wildcat in the 1950s, and was legitimized by Remington in 1980. It is kind of like using a 243 it works, but it isn't the best option. i wonder how may dead moose and elk that were shot with a 3030 thought it was too small? 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