Thread: 7mm08 and Reloader 17 help...

In Nathan Fosters cartridge book he states the 708 to be a 850yard cartridge when using the 162 eldm at a MV of 2650 fps. Also states the best powder to be the good old 2208.
Very impressive stats for the 708

I’ve made up a load for a friend with the 2208 and while not quite as consistent as my load, mainly due to the effort he wanted in the process, his rifle is now well capable at 600yds. He wanted basic 139gr SP projectiles for shots around 300yds with the option to push it if necessary.

Originally Posted by Gkp

In Nathan Fosters cartridge book he states the 708 to be a 850yard cartridge when using the 162 eldm at a MV of 2650 fps. Also states the best powder to be the good old 2208.
Very impressive stats for the 708

@Gkp I'll be bush pigging a 7mm08 to 16" shortly with 160gr TMKs.

Very intriguing to see how 2208 performs.

Originally Posted by Rock river arms hunter

@Gkp I'll be bush pigging a 7mm08 to 16" shortly with 160gr TMKs.

Very intriguing to see how 2208 performs.

Mate if I was going short on the 708 I would go 18 inches and run a barnes 120 ttsx with win 760 to achieve 3050fps. Gives impressive results

Originally Posted by Gkp

Mate if I was going short on the 708 I would go 18 inches and run a barnes 120 ttsx with win 760 to achieve 3050fps. Gives impressive results

I'm going off the lines of a softer bullet going slower will kill just as well as a lighter bullet travelling fast. Plus I can use the same projectile for my 284 and 708

Originally Posted by Rock river arms hunter

I'm going off the lines of a softer bullet going slower will kill just as well as a lighter bullet travelling fast. Plus I can use the same projectile for my 284 and 708

Seems sensible, and it won’t chew out your barrel.

Originally Posted by Rock river arms hunter

I'm going off the lines of a softer bullet going slower will kill just as well as a lighter bullet travelling fast. Plus I can use the same projectile for my 284 and 708

It will work which ever you choose. But I would recommend 18 inches as a minimum for the 708 as it will give you far better velocity options.
You can always go shorter later.
3050fps will not chew your barrel out.

Originally Posted by Gkp

In Nathan Fosters cartridge book he states the 708 to be a 850yard cartridge when using the 162 eldm at a MV of 2650 fps. Also states the best powder to be the good old 2208.
Very impressive stats for the 708

Yes.

I run the 162gr Amax at 2640fps using AR2208. It has proven itself to be an effective combination having taken animals from point blank to 550 yards.