In between 7mm-08 & .308
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The 29-08
Sits right in the middle.
Sits right in the middle.
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I'm just joking. There may be a better cartridge for what he wants to do, but the 7mm-08 is a .308 case necked down to 7mm, so there really isn't anything between them. There may be a few ways to tame the recoil on the .308, making it easier to shoot..
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I'm not aware of anything in-between. You could try a different load/ ammo, a good recoil pad, or even a different stock.
gbett308
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308 with heavy barrel reduces recoil, will steady the rifle also for just a little more weight. a brake would help with the recoil also.
Just to be clear, you already have a .308 and it kicks too much? Or, are you stating that in general you feel that the .308 will kick too much?
Also, are you a reloader?
If a loader, then get some 125's-130's and some Tac and run them at 2800 to start with and work up. Also what kind of game will he be hunting and to what ranges?
seawolfxix
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And what cartridge is he shooting now?
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KMLampson
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How about a 308 loaded with lighter bullets. Friend's son shoots a 308 with 130 gr TTSX, and the kid kills lots of game. Recoil is very manageable.
Cowboyblaster
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If its just recoil thats holding him back from a 308 try an aftermarket stock. My 308 varmint barrel used to kick like a mule with 180's untill i put the MDT ORYX on it now it recoils like my light little 223 savage
Laelkhunter
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Reduced recoil rounds work great in my Grandson's rifle, he shoots a 7mm-08. The bullet is designed to expand at the lower velocity of the reduced load. Try to find some reduced recoil .308 ammo, or have him shoot a mono bullet in the 125-130 grain range.
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It would help us if we knew a little more about your son. How old is he, what experience does he have, and his reason behind wanting "bigger" than 7-08? My daughter shoots a Howa Alpine in .308 usually 125 grain Nosler NBT or AB bullets, but she can handle up to 165 grain bullets pretty well from a 7 lb all up rifle. She's been shooting a .308 or .300 Savage since she was 11.
cabelasken
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I would stick with the 7-08 as it has proven to be a very good game round. With proper loadings, it comes very close to 270 winchester performance and being a .284 bullet, there are many options available. I load the 120 Barnes TTSX for deer sized game at 3100 FPS for myself and two of my friends and it has done a very good job on deer and pigs. And i am working up a recipe for the Barnes 145 Long range bullet now for bigger animals. One of my 7-08s weights 7 1/4 lbs with scope, sling and ammo and the other weighs 6 1/4 outfitted.
