7-08 loads, New Bergara Ridge

[okie man]

I've been looking for something to replace the model70 featherweight 280 I sold years ago. Was looking at the 6.5prc but the more I see what's possible with the 7mm/08 with modern powders and the available components, thinking that's what I'm getting

 

[7stw]

A man after my own heart. The 120's are on my radar for sure, but I want to try some match bullets first. Thank you bud.

I can tell you this, I smoked a largish cull deer a few years ago, with my 280, that had a 120 TTSX in it,that was about 3100, and it was is lightening stuck him. I'm not afraid of a 120 weight bullet. Just want to stretch out the legs a little.

 

[imartin]

I can tell you this, I smoked a largish cull deer a few years ago, with my 280, that had a 120 TTSX in it,that was about 3100, and it was is lightening stuck him. I'm not afraid of a 120 weight bullet. Just want to stretch out the legs a little.

Not exactly the same, but this echoes my experience with the 25-06 + 120 class bullets at about the same velocity...they just fall over dead.

 

[7stw]

Not exactly the same, but this echoes my experience with the 25-06 + 120 class bullets at about the same velocity...they just fall over dead.

Been there, done that too. Again, with a TTSX, they don't run.
That's another lightening bolt!

 

[7stw]

I've been looking for something to replace the model70 featherweight 280 I sold years ago. Was looking at the 6.5prc but the more I see what's possible with the 7mm/08 with modern powders and the available components, thinking that's what I'm getting

Okie, I couldn't agree more. I've bought a barge load of rifles over the years, and I don't think I've ever been as excited as I am with this one. It all started with the caliber, then I found a gun that I wanted it in, then decided on scope, and the rest is history. I've hop scotched around this round enough, now it's play time.

 

[elf]

Mine is a custom rifle built on a 98 action, with a thin barrel. It love the Nosler AB with Varget. Tried other powders, bu Varget shot the best.

 

[manitou]

Varget is your friend for the 7mm08 with 120s and 140s.

 

[YZ-80]

I truly don't know why I've not looked at this cartridge before. I've had ever thing around it though!

Me too. It's been around since 1980. I guess it takes me a while to warm up to things. Either that, or I've been buried under a rock somewhere. Probably a combination of both - at least that's what the Senior Houshold Executive has told me.

 

[Ben Gallardy]

My dad taught me many lessons in life, work hard, treat people right and most importantly, use you hard earned hay baling money wisely as a 13 yr old and buy a 700 BDL in 7mm-08 as your first non hand-me-down deer rifle. That was almost 30 years ago and it has put a ton (literally) of meat in the freezer. I have moved up in caliber a few times, but still have that rifle, and a few more 7-08s. Now the wife and kids are onto them and still putting meat in the freezer. Awesome caliber for adults, woman, children....anyone who wants a stone cold killer on medium sized game. Very versatile and underrated round. 120 grain Barnes TTSX for the little guys, 150 Grain ELDX for the bigger guys who can handle a little more recoil.

 

[Deleted member 107796]

My 308 loves Varget with 150gn bullets, my 7-08 prefers IMR4350 with 140gn bullets.

 

[Kimber7man]

Varget is your friend for the 7mm08 with 120s and 140s.

Big Game is best friends with my 7mm08, 120's and 140's.
50-51 grains has the 120's at 3,050-3,100
47.5 grains has the 140 AB at 2,890.

it's almost unfair. Instant death!

 

[jebel]

7-08 with Varget and Hammer Hunters (131 grain) is a perfect combination, in my view. I get 2940 fps in an accurate load.

 

[Jluck]

I zing 120 TTSX's at 3150 with CFE223 out of a 19" barrel. It been like the hand of god on mule deer and elk. Also 140 grain E-tips have been amazing but don't recall FPS, 7-08 of course...

 

[keithcandler]

Get some Lapua brass, fed 215's, R#17, and 165g Sierra Game changers. You will be very happy as the distance increases.