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Chuck S
Joined: 09 Nov 2007
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Location: Carlisle, Iowa
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Red Deer or sitka could be interesting. Maybe some day I'll be able come visit and hunt some. Have you ever hunted the USA? As you know we have a lot of good hunting here too.
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Kirrmeister
Joined: 06 Oct 2007
Posts: 191
Location: Bavaria, Germany
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Hi Chuck! Have never been in the USA, even not for hunting. But I planing to make a trip next year to eastern KY, area of Lexington, for a whitetail ML-hunt.
Regards
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Chuck S
Joined: 09 Nov 2007
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Location: Carlisle, Iowa
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| Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 2:05 pm Post subject: |
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Excellant ...keep me posted on that adventure. It would be an honor to meet you if at all possible.
Chuck S |
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maddenwh
Joined: 21 Jul 2007
Posts: 195
Location: austin and amarillo texas
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| Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 11:53 pm Post subject: |
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Chuck S wrote: It is an effective cartridge, that is for sure. It is reputed to give the effects of a 7MM Win Mag wiht out the recoil. I like 7mags. I have had experience with those in Alaska and Michigan no matter what the game or target.
Chuck S
I've got both a 7mm08 and a 338 federal and really enjoy both. The 7-08 shoots like a 243 but has enough power for anything up to and including elk sized game. The 338 federal has a bit more recoil, but it's not even comparable to my 338 win mag. I'd say it's a bit harder than a 30-06 or the like. Of course, mine only has an 18 inch barrel. It's a real killer and has equivalent energy levels to the 7mm but is capable of shooting heavier bullets. It's second only to my 9.3 and 35 Whelen in terms of medium bores.
I would highly recommend both, and as a true rifle fan, I'll suggest that you buy both. |
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Chuck S
Joined: 09 Nov 2007
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Location: Carlisle, Iowa
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| Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 7:56 am Post subject: |
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I was tinking that the 7mm08 would be a better all around caliber (like .243 or .270) to where the .338 would be a specialized load. For instance .338 on hog, javelina or antelope could be counter productive but would be ok for elk, moose and other larger game.
Like you say the 7mm08 would be more versatile if a person could only have just one.
If you could only have just one, I suspose the 7mm08 would be the best choice. |
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Whitworth
Joined: 14 Oct 2007
Posts: 108
Location: Virginia
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| Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 11:30 am Post subject: |
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I use my .338 win mag for everything. I can't imagine that the Federal wouldn't be a great all-around caliber. I wouldn't hesitate to use one on deer (took a buck last Saturday with my win mag -- bang flop)..........
But I agree, get them both! :thumbsup1: |
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