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    7mm-08 vs. .338 Federal

    This year my 7-08 took down a ten point 320 pound red stag, a 200 pound European wild boar and a 242 pound wild boar, plus a few other smaller red deers and roe deers. On boar I use Hornady GMX loaded with 45grs Norma URP and it is extremely deadly and gives a fantastic penetration. Fore red...
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    7mm-08 vs. .338 Federal

    The 325 wsm has fat cartridge giving less mag space fat bolt and as every higher capacity volume cartridge you need a longer barrel to take advantage of the round due to the propellant speed. If I understand what the starter of the topic want it is a short light rifle firing heavy bullet then...
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    7mm-08 vs. .338 Federal

    I use 7-08 for all scandinavian game and 338 winmag if big moose or bruin is on the plate. I have missed something else though especially for boar even though my 7-08 never have any problem taking them out. As the forum starter i look at 338 fed but also 356 win probably built on a Seven with...
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    The big question

    I live in Norway too and hunt there. First no system rifle is light, the lightest one is still heavy. However if you like only 3 shoot magazine then blaser r93 is probably ok for you. Sauer 202 can use DFS rifle sauer 200 str barrels. BUT it is not easy to swap caliber group. Then it is...
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