Thread: 7mm08 as a bushpig/bush style rifle

I run a 18inch tikka 7mm08 with a vx6 3-18x44 scope.
Works for me from 10meters out to 600meters on fallow and goats.
Managed a decent red stag at 450meters, all using the 162gr amax, still got 300ish stashed away.

I'm constantly amazed at the potency of modern (last 120 odd years) cartridges.

I use 243s with 18.5 inch barrels and find the length perfect with a suppressor (basically factory length)
708 will be more devastating for the same barrel length and will do better if you decide to go shorter
I have a 12.5inch 300blk and it's portability even with a massive suppressor is a major plus when carrying it
Forget resale value and just build the tool you need

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Originally Posted by MSL

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How far do those red dot sights work out to @MSL

Originally Posted by Gkp

How far do those red dot sights work out to @MSL

I can shoot a fist sized group at 200yards on a 400x400 plate. Havnt shot a deer past 70 but I would.


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Originally Posted by MSL

I can shoot a fist sized group at 200yards on a 400x400 plate. Havnt shot a deer past 70 but I would.


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Yep got an aimpoint on the 260,
200m zero and of ya go.
Pretty cool bit of kit.
Makes for an extremely light rig on the tikka.


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Originally Posted by andyanimal31

Yep got an aimpoint on the 260,
200m zero and of ya go.
Pretty cool bit of kit.
Makes for an extremely light rig on the tikka.


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Mines got a swaro on it now, but I reckon I’m gunna put the RMR back on it when I get home on Saturday.


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Totally agree a Montana to 16 to 18”would be mint.

My go to bush/river/slips set up is a 7mm08, 18.5 with a dpt. ( it's relatively quiet too )
I run 150 Federal Hotcors on deer ( work extremely well out to 350, max for me )
Also run the cheaper 140PPU on goats and pigs. Good basic budget bullet IMO.
I've had excellent results to date and yet to try the 120 grainers but I hear good things.
Capable little cartridge and hot on the heals of my 270, so much so I have to do a double take.
Here's a link you might find interesting and made me move to 18.5.

https://www.shootingtimes.com/editor...artridge/99199

Originally Posted by GSP HUNTER

My go to bush/river/slips set up is a 7mm08, 18.5 with a dpt. ( it's relatively quiet too )
I run 150 Federal Hotcors on deer ( work extremely well out to 350, max for me )
Also run the cheaper 140PPU on goats and pigs. Good basic budget bullet IMO.
I've had excellent results to date and yet to try the 120 grainers but I hear good things.
Capable little cartridge and hot on the heals of my 270, so much so I have to do a double take.
Here's a link you might find interesting and made me move to 18.5.

https://www.shootingtimes.com/editor...artridge/99199

Thanks that's a good read, although their math's is not the best in the velocity comparison.

Thanks for all the advice guys, I was fortunate enough to buy a 7mm08 of the yellow website for a great price. Stay tuned for some more questions as I seek advice around over barrel suppressors and the like! Cheers!

Originally Posted by greenblue

Thanks for all the advice guys, I was fortunate enough to buy a 7mm08 of the yellow website for a great price. Stay tuned for some more questions as I seek advice around over barrel suppressors and the like! Cheers!

What did you buy out of curiosity?

I bought a weatherby vanguard 2. Took it for its first walk today and was fortunate to drop a pig at just under 200metres. Very happy with the rifle, certainly a model that suits me. Cheers.

good work, nice cal to start with the 7-08