7mm08 VS 7mm rem mag

[keepingitreal]

Gents and ladies I am looking into purchasing one of these rifles. I am looking for someone who has had both and which one that they preferred.

Thanks

[Slicktricker]

Shot both my main rifles a 7mm rem mag wouldn't change a thing I use 160 grain for everything very flat shooting. 7mm08 of course has less recoil and not as flat but pretty good caliber as well

[bonedogg]

do you want a sore shoulder after 10 shots or no? the recoil in a 7mm-08 is much less. it is also a short action vs. a long action in 300 win mag, which equals less weight and shorter bolt throw.

[keepingitreal]

Not to worried about the recoil. I guess if i am target shooting it might matter. But if you are pulling the trigger once for an animal. I don't think it would be that bad.
What is the hitting power like for the 7mm08. I am sure that the 7mm rem mag has a bunch of stopping power, but not sure about the 08.

[huntsfurfish]

Better in guns thread.

7mm mag and 7x57 for me but close to 7/08 both would be good choices. 7mag has the edge on eveything but recoil.

[elkhunter11]

They are the same caliber, just different case capacity and muzzle velocity. If you want more velocity, and you don't mind more recoil, the 7mmremmag is an excellent choice. If you want less recoil, and a lighter rifle, the 7mm-08 may be a better choice for you.

[bsmitty27]

I've had both. I like the efficiency of the 08. I don't own any magnums anymore. I personally find them over kill and a waste of powder, for MOST
Hunting applications. But I think the 7mm is one of my favorite magnums.
Describe your application and why you picked those 2 cartridges. Do you have other center fire rifles? Reload? Bottom line cartridge choice isn't that important for hunting (within reason). Get what you want, sell it if you don't like it.
Brad

[Stubb]

If you like the short action and shorter barrel of the 08 but like the oomph of the mag- 7WSM is the answer!

[Kurt505]

No brainer here, 280rem/Ackley Improved. Best of both worlds, flat shooting and low recoil.

[58thecat]

Originally Posted by keepingitreal

Gents and ladies I am looking into purchasing one of these rifles. I am looking for someone who has had both and which one that they preferred.

Thanks

7-08 will do all that the mag will do and you will enjoy the recoil much more.

[harv3589]

Originally Posted by 58thecat

7-08 will do all that the mag will do and you will enjoy the recoil much more.

That covers it right there...

[Selkirk]

Originally Posted by 58thecat

7-08 will do all that the mag will do and you will enjoy the recoil much more.

That ^

And besides, 'Real' men don't need magnums, anywayz

Selkirk

[DiabeticKripple]

I bought a magnum because I wanted one gun to do it all, at any reasonable (less than 500m) distance.

I'm thinking about getting something new to try

[covey ridge]

Had both. Killed with both. The 7-08 is more fun to shoot.
I would go with 7-08.

[Slicktricker]

It really depends if you want to shoot bullets lighter then 150 go with 7mm08 I shoot 160s and magnums are better for heavier bullets that's where they shine

[CNP]

The info you're looking for is a google away. I'm thinking you do not shoot a lot? Why wouldn't you want to enjoy shooting a rifle and become proficient with it...............at the range?

I don't know your level of experience, there is nothing wrong with either gun, the difference being 300 +/- fps and 600 +/- ft/lbs in favour of the 7mm rem mag.

Guys buy magnum rifles in a Tikka T3 light and they come back up for sale quick................for a reason.

[catnthehat]

708 is my choice over the belted mag
Cat

[t.tinsmith]

The deciding point for me is barrel length
THE magnums need longer barrels, the 7/08 ,.280,7x57 does not. I don't use a rifle with a barrel longer than 22" these days and the little 7mm's are fine on elk,imo

[boonedocks]

I solved my problem of " which 7mm" by buying one of each! Both winchester model 70s, a featherweight in 7mm08, and a super grade in 7mm rem mag! If I had to choose between the two ( heaven forbid), I would go with the magnum. It's a pain in the rear to carry around, with its length and weight,but shoots amazing with very little recoil? I'm guessing it's the fit and wieght that make it so easy to shoot. I decide which rifle to carry based on which technique I will be most likely be using on that trip. The magnum for open country and stand hunting and the featherwieght for still hunting and bush pushing. As long as you don't buy the magnum in an ultralight, ill fitting rifle, you can't go wrong with either. Happy hunting.

[buckbrushoutdoors]

if I was to own Rifle it would be chambered in the 7mm mag
good range of bullets, flat shooting and recoil is low

[covey ridge]

Originally Posted by boonedocks

I solved my problem of " which 7mm" by buying one of each! Both winchester model 70s, a featherweight in 7mm08, and a super grade in 7mm rem mag! If I had to choose between the two ( heaven forbid),

You did not have a problem because you did not have to choose

Both very nice rifles!

[gitrdun]

21 posts later and most haven't yet figured that these two cartridges are in a totally different world. Typically AO BS as of late. And not worthy of discussion, pathetic actually.

[harv3589]

Originally Posted by gitrdun

21 posts later and most haven't yet figured that these two cartridges are in a totally different world. Typically AO BS as of late. And not worthy of discussion, pathetic actually.

And so is your post...typical negativity as of lately

[jayquiver]

Originally Posted by keepingitreal

Gents and ladies I am looking into purchasing one of these rifles. I am looking for someone who has had both and which one that they preferred.

Thanks

I own both.

Love my 7mm-08!, lighter, shorter barrel, fun to shoot all day long. I have shot 120-140grain bullets out of it. I will be trying 160' this year also. It is a great big game cartridge to "normal" hunting ranges.

Like my 7mm Rem Mag. heavier, longer barrel, recoil is no issue, but the 7mm-08 is preferred to shoot at the range. I like 160 to 175 grain bullets in mine. It really like the 175's. Great big game cartridge especially if larger game is being hunted more then deer or longer distances are more the "norm"

If I had to pick one, I would keep my 7mm-08, mainly because the range of shots I actually take. The "little 7" can do what I need it to on the game I am after.

FYI- there is a really nice 7mm-08 Cooper for sale in the consignment section at Prophet River

[JD848]

Originally Posted by gitrdun

21 posts later and most haven't yet figured that these two cartridges are in a totally different world. Typically AO BS as of late. And not worthy of discussion, pathetic actually.

I agree with you very strongly,x2.
Nothing negative,just the plain truth,2 totally different cartridges.

[Salavee]

Originally Posted by JD848

I agree with you very strongly,x2.
Nothing negative,just the plain truth,2 totally different cartridges.

Totally !

[Okotokian]

Originally Posted by JD848

I agree with you very strongly,x2.
Nothing negative,just the plain truth,2 totally different cartridges.

Maybe I'm missing something... did anyone say they were the same?

[CanadianEh]

Another vote for the amazing 7-08.

Just a great rifle.. I shoot far better accuracy with the 7-08. Not that I find the recoil bad on a 7 Mag.. Just still find my mind makes me flinch once and awhile, never had that issue in 7-08 and its lays down animals just as well, if you put it in the wheelhouse.

[double gun]

I've run all the following sevens and multiples on most:
7stw, 7weatherby, 7rem mag, 7saum, 280, 7x57, and 7-08

While I still have a rem mag and will probably hang onto it for nostalgia, I'm currently shopping for a 7-08 to use as my main hunting rifle. While using some of the bigger 7's I never once experienced a time when the 7-08 wouldnt have done the job just as handily. There are times however I wished I was using a shorter, handier 7-08.

[covey ridge]

Originally Posted by Okotokian

Maybe I'm missing something... did anyone say they were the same?

No one said they were the same.