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7mm-08 vs. .338 Federal
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<blockquote data-quote="McStern" data-source="post: 373819" data-attributes="member: 24040"><p>Many thanks to you all.</p><p></p><p>Maybe, I should re-iterate my question: I do already own a 7mm Wby. mag. so I do not want to go that way. I am looking for a nice little short cartridge (short barrel, short system) with not too much recoil but enough power for the bigger animals.</p><p></p><p>The reason I am considering the .338 is that I thought it might be more appropriate for the larger European game, i.e. moose or wild boar AND big antelope at shorter distances.</p><p></p><p>Realistically, I'll not reach out beyond 200 m. A European moose will probably not be heavier than 400 kg. Although the Swedes are using 6.5x55 on moose, I'd prefer a bit more power than the 7-08.</p><p></p><p>On the other hand, it should still be possible to hunt roe deer, which max at app. 30 kg, without destroying the animal/meet.</p><p></p><p>In short: I am looking for a comfortable, practical 1-rifle-battery-rifle <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite11" alt=":rolleyes:" title="Roll Eyes :rolleyes:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":rolleyes:" /></p><p></p><p>thanks again for your advice!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="McStern, post: 373819, member: 24040"] Many thanks to you all. Maybe, I should re-iterate my question: I do already own a 7mm Wby. mag. so I do not want to go that way. I am looking for a nice little short cartridge (short barrel, short system) with not too much recoil but enough power for the bigger animals. The reason I am considering the .338 is that I thought it might be more appropriate for the larger European game, i.e. moose or wild boar AND big antelope at shorter distances. Realistically, I'll not reach out beyond 200 m. A European moose will probably not be heavier than 400 kg. Although the Swedes are using 6.5x55 on moose, I'd prefer a bit more power than the 7-08. On the other hand, it should still be possible to hunt roe deer, which max at app. 30 kg, without destroying the animal/meet. In short: I am looking for a comfortable, practical 1-rifle-battery-rifle :rolleyes: thanks again for your advice! [/QUOTE]
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