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7mm-08 max range on elk?
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<blockquote data-quote="EXPRESS" data-source="post: 329804" data-attributes="member: 1441"><p>Thanks for the replies, I should have pointed out that I want to use the 7mm-08 because it is my lightest rifle, the next step up is a 15lb .300 win mag that I would love to use, but since it is not a guided hunt, I will have to also carry my camp on my own back, which means a 6.3lb rifle(loaded sling and scoped) will be the more feasable option. </p><p>It is only a 22" barrel, so I can't expect to get great velocities. </p><p>Also I don't intend on making a long shot, but if it comes up as the only resort I just wanted to hear what people's experience had been.</p><p></p><p>Montana Rifle Man has pointed out the two most important points, and Booney made a good point, plenty of people have shot elk at 500 yards with whatever factory ammo was on hand, maybe not with a 7mm-08, but the point is always going to go to shot placement. </p><p></p><p>I am fairly confident that it will work and will try both the 160gn Accubond and the 168gn Bergers so see what kind of accuracy I get. I noticed the 168gn Berger has a BC of .617, which gives it impresive downrange ballistics, has everyone found the BCs they give for these bullets to be realistic in the real world?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="EXPRESS, post: 329804, member: 1441"] Thanks for the replies, I should have pointed out that I want to use the 7mm-08 because it is my lightest rifle, the next step up is a 15lb .300 win mag that I would love to use, but since it is not a guided hunt, I will have to also carry my camp on my own back, which means a 6.3lb rifle(loaded sling and scoped) will be the more feasable option. It is only a 22" barrel, so I can't expect to get great velocities. Also I don't intend on making a long shot, but if it comes up as the only resort I just wanted to hear what people's experience had been. Montana Rifle Man has pointed out the two most important points, and Booney made a good point, plenty of people have shot elk at 500 yards with whatever factory ammo was on hand, maybe not with a 7mm-08, but the point is always going to go to shot placement. I am fairly confident that it will work and will try both the 160gn Accubond and the 168gn Bergers so see what kind of accuracy I get. I noticed the 168gn Berger has a BC of .617, which gives it impresive downrange ballistics, has everyone found the BCs they give for these bullets to be realistic in the real world? [/QUOTE]
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