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308 or 7mm-08 for mule deer?
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<blockquote data-quote="gbett308" data-source="post: 2069434" data-attributes="member: 104935"><p>Both the 7mm 08 and 308 are easy to reload and there is very little difference in the two calibers...the 308 can hit a little harder and I have found a solid, stomper load with the 178 ELD-X's. I would go with the 308 due to the availability of 30 cal bullets and loaded ammunition. I love the powder savings with both of these rifles compared to the magnums. If I had to have two rifles, I would go with a 308 and a 300wm. The 7mm 08 is my go-to whitetail rifle...light weight, quick handling rem 700 cdl-sf under 7 lbs bare bones without scope.</p><p></p><p>My 7mm 08 will not accept ELD-X longer bullets like the 175 gr ELD-X, read where the caliber was designed for the 140 grain bullets. </p><p></p><p>Has anyone had their rifle reamed out for these longer bullets?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gbett308, post: 2069434, member: 104935"] Both the 7mm 08 and 308 are easy to reload and there is very little difference in the two calibers...the 308 can hit a little harder and I have found a solid, stomper load with the 178 ELD-X's. I would go with the 308 due to the availability of 30 cal bullets and loaded ammunition. I love the powder savings with both of these rifles compared to the magnums. If I had to have two rifles, I would go with a 308 and a 300wm. The 7mm 08 is my go-to whitetail rifle...light weight, quick handling rem 700 cdl-sf under 7 lbs bare bones without scope. My 7mm 08 will not accept ELD-X longer bullets like the 175 gr ELD-X, read where the caliber was designed for the 140 grain bullets. Has anyone had their rifle reamed out for these longer bullets? [/QUOTE]
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