Which caliber?

[chain]

Looking at getting a new rifle? Thinking of a .260 rem or 7-08 rem. Which caliber do you guys prefer? Use will be deer here in Michigan maybe out west. I have the 300 win for bigger things.

 

[Spino]

Chain,

I have posted a similar question on this site, here is some great feedback I have received so far:

http://longrangehunting.com/ubbthreads/s...true#Post122365

 

[Mountainsheep]

Chain,

It would depend on what loads shoot well in the rifle; in general, there is not a dramatic difference between them. My personal choice would be the .260 with 140 grain Bergers. That would compare closely with the 7-08 loaded with the 162 grain A-Max, but it should have a slight advantage in trajectory and windage. JMHO
Dave

 

[MagMan]

Chain, have you done any good yet?

As far as calibers go are you worried the 300 WM will kill them too much? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[chain]

I emailed you mag man Pm wouldn't work

 

[SpencerSS]

Chain,

It would depend on what loads shoot well in the rifle; in general, there is not a dramatic difference between them. My personal choice would be the .260 with 140 grain Bergers. That would compare closely with the 7-08 loaded with the 162 grain A-Max, but it should have a slight advantage in trajectory and windage. JMHO
Dave

Sounds like a couple of winners; 260/140s at ~2800, 7-08/162s at ~2700?

 

[Michael Eichele]

Sounds like a couple of winners; 260/140s at ~2800, 7-08/162s at ~2700?

Using the above example, using like for like components and max potentials, the 7mm-08 wins. Not by much but it shows that you cannot beat one cartridge with another of the same dimensions by sticking a smaller bullet in the case. Unless you are talking about recoil or trajectory. When it comes to energy and windage, the larger typically wins.

 

[Derek M.]

For the purposes of great brass, Lapua makes 260 brass and that is something to consider.

That said, I think I'd opt for the 7-08 with a 150 bullet.

 

[liltank]

For the purposes of great brass, Lapua makes 260 brass and that is something to consider.

That said, I think I'd opt for the 7-08 with a 150 bullet.

You can always buy Lapua in 260 or 308 and neck up or down for the 7mm-08 too!