MudRunner2005
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I would think it would be great. Expensive...But great.
7/08 Rifle recommendations?
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Marble
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Most likely the same people who try to feed you the crap about the .308 Win not having enough killing power after 650 yards...
My buddy killed a bull last year with a 168 berger at that distance. Went right into the spine and out the other side, lodging in the skin.
I am not an expert by any means on long range hunting or shooting. Long range to me so far is 650ish yards. It seems like there are a tremendous variety of calibers that can shoot that far accurately and ethically.
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Those are viable as well. Overmolded or Composite. Injection molded IMO should be replaced.
Biggest reason, I live in Paso and I want a Hogue.
Spazmor
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I'll hunt with it primarily. Not very often, just enough to keep the freezer full..venison.
I doubt beyond 400meters but as far as I feel confident in making an ethical kill.
Will be spending a bit of time at a range too initially until I'm familiar with it. Using the same load.
The projectile I like is a 180grain boat with a BC of .674/.345. This should still be going around 2033fps with 1652ft-lbs @ 500meters.
The manufacturer calls for a twist of 9 but the calculations I've done looks like lower would stabilize better but most barrel offerings I've seen so far are 1:9.5
This Tikka http://www.tikka.fi/pdf/specs/SuperVarmint.pdf comes close to what I'd like. Atlest the price is right. I like some of the features of the Sakos like the controlled feed and better lugs but they don't have heavy barrels. Savages don't seem to come in 7/08 heavy either and I'm suspicious about those prices too IDK.
I've been given the ok to go upto $2500 now too if needed. I'm good for optics so 2.5K should get me a good quality rifle I think.
I can do bedding etc but want quality features too
300wisperer why did you recommend a 26"-28" ? Just curious, it's a factor that I don't really understand... long enough to burn all the propellant..
I doubt beyond 400meters but as far as I feel confident in making an ethical kill.
Will be spending a bit of time at a range too initially until I'm familiar with it. Using the same load.
The projectile I like is a 180grain boat with a BC of .674/.345. This should still be going around 2033fps with 1652ft-lbs @ 500meters.
The manufacturer calls for a twist of 9 but the calculations I've done looks like lower would stabilize better but most barrel offerings I've seen so far are 1:9.5
This Tikka http://www.tikka.fi/pdf/specs/SuperVarmint.pdf comes close to what I'd like. Atlest the price is right. I like some of the features of the Sakos like the controlled feed and better lugs but they don't have heavy barrels. Savages don't seem to come in 7/08 heavy either and I'm suspicious about those prices too IDK.
I've been given the ok to go upto $2500 now too
if needed. I'm good for optics so 2.5K should get me a good quality rifle I think.I can do bedding etc but want quality features too
300wisperer why did you recommend a 26"-28" ? Just curious, it's a factor that I don't really understand... long enough to burn all the propellant..
jsthntn247
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Id get a Savage target action, Criterion 26" semi varmint, hs precision 3 screw stock and have a smith throat it for the 168-180 grain bullets. That will run you about 1200, spend the rest on a Sightron 6-24x50 lrmoa and get after it. Or find the bastard that stole my 7-08 and buy it, because I had one set up just like what you are wanting to do. All the nay sayers don't have a clue. Throating is the key.
snookntarpon
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tikka. lh. 7-08
yours for US$ 650 in most shops, less in some.
AU is probably a little more $ but should be a tack driver out of the box.
You can customize as you please or want or need.
Lots of fun stuff to do to it before you reach your $1800 mark.
yours for US$ 650 in most shops, less in some.
AU is probably a little more $ but should be a tack driver out of the box.
You can customize as you please or want or need.
Lots of fun stuff to do to it before you reach your $1800 mark.
7magcreedmoor
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Read Jerry Teo's article "Long Range Rifle on a Budget". If you want to do it yourself, and can get Savage actions/donor rifles in Oz it makes a very satisfying project. I am working on one myself in 280 Ackley, and plan to use Berger 168VLDs for load development. I run the 180 in a 7Rem Mag at 2905fps in a 9 twist, and am using the same twist for the new rifle, expecting mid to high 2800s with the 168. For your chosen 7mm/08 case, I think I would stay with the 168 rather than the 180 unless you get a faster twist barrel. Savages can be had in left hand configuration and all the major parts are easy to work with in a basic home workshop. The stock in the photos is a Boyd's Tacticool, which I have bedded using pillars between action and bottom-metal. Right now I am still shooting the original factory 30-06 barrel, awaiting the arrival of the custom tube.
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Spazmor
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Apparently the Super Varmint isn't available in L/H
I'm now considering getting a SS Varmint, L/H with stock barrel (1:9.5 x 24") & spose I'll have to shoot a lighter projectile.
I'm pretty sure the 1:8 x 22" would be ideal for the 180grainers however not sure if I'll be able to reach the required fps'
Maybe down the track I'll look for a good source of custom barrels in Australia.
I'm now considering getting a SS Varmint, L/H with stock barrel (1:9.5 x 24") & spose I'll have to shoot a lighter projectile.
I'm pretty sure the 1:8 x 22" would be ideal for the 180grainers however not sure if I'll be able to reach the required fps'
Maybe down the track I'll look for a good source of custom barrels in Australia.
