Is 7mm-08 a good cartridge?

The 7mm-08 Remington, like the . 308 Winchester, gives an excellent balance of flat trajectory, minimal report and recoil, and effective killing power. Rifles for the 7mm-08 are usually short, light and handy, and the cartridge makes a great choice for a mountain rifle.

Which is better 7mm-08 or 270?

The 7mm-08 wins the lightest recoil title here. In a 7-pound rifle it will recoil with a velocity of 13.57 fps and energy of 20.04 f-p. The 270 will kick at 15.1 fps with 24.81 f-p. If you can detect these differences, you’re more sensitive than I, especially with a buck in your sights.

Is the Remington 7mm 08 a good ammo cartridge?

Remington was obviously loading the 7mm-08 to much higher chamber pressures. That first lot of 139-grain ammunition was actually a bit faster than some.270 Winchester factory ammo loaded with a 130-grain bullet. The 7mm-08 is a great little cartridge. It delivers excellent accuracy and generates all the power most hunters need.

What’s the c.o.l.of a Remington 7mm 08?

First, the 7mm-08 has a maximum C.O.L. of 2.800 inches, so it fits in standard short (.308 Winchester length) actions. The 7×57 cartridge, with a maximum C.O.L. of 3.065 inches, must be used in longer (usually.30-06 length) actions.

Is the Remington 7mm 08 a lever action gun?

Most of these are bolt action guns, plus Browning chambers its autoloading BAR and lever action BLR in the caliber. Similarly, commercial ammunition choices are broader for the 7mm-08 than for the 7x57mm. For example, MidwayUSA lists 31 7mm-08 loads, but only 12 for the 7x57mm. The 7mm-08 Remington in a nutshell

What’s the PSI of a 7mm 08 REM?

As a newer cartridge factory-chambered in modern actions, the 7mm-08 Rem has always been loaded to the gills. “Standard” is a 140-grain bullet at 2860 fps (some loads are faster), with SAAMI (Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute) spec of 61,000 psi.