Thread: New rifle, scope question

Originally Posted by MightyBoosh

yeah, you probably should have a torque screwdriver. otherwise, be firm, but gentle

i'm looking at my first centrefire, .308 makes so much sense, but want a 7mm08! - i'll leaving that discussion for another thread, don't want to hijack yours.

I was in the EXACT same position. My head said 308, but my heart said 7mm08. I usually go with my heart, but I usually screw up these type of decisions so I went with my head this time

In all seriousness, decided on the 308 for: 1 - cheaper and much greater bullet selection/availability. 2 - I wont ever be shooting far enough to really use the advantage of the 7mm-08's flatter shooting. 3 - better knockdown power due to wider bullet. And 4 - decided to harden up because I realised the only advantage for myself that the 7mm-08 offers is less recoil.

Hope this helps your decision

Cheers