Re: 7mm08 vs. 6.5 Creedmore
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09/28/20 11:40 PM
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Allan Minear
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I've not hunted with either caliber but I love the .284 diameter bullets and calibers that shoot them both are lite recoil guns but if it were me I'd go with the .7mm-08 or your name sake a .30-06 Allan
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Re: 7mm08 vs. 6.5 Creedmore
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09/28/20 11:45 PM
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Try the 6.5 prc I see guys on u tube whacking moose and elk with it take five look at ballistic's of it you will be surprised. Right at 1200 energy at 800 yrds yet.
Kenneth schoening
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Re: 7mm08 vs. 6.5 Creedmore
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09/29/20 04:44 AM
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James
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My son shot his first moose, a spike-fork, with a 7mm-08 I gave him for a graduation present.
I like the cartridge enough that I bought one of my own, a Cooper M54 Excalibur.
Jim
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Re: 7mm08 vs. 6.5 Creedmore
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09/29/20 08:06 AM
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Your splittin hairs between the 2. Pick the best bullet for the job. same weight bullet 6.5 will shoot flatter and penetrate a little farther.
NRALIFER,PRPA LIFER,HUNTER,FURTAKER
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Re: 7mm08 vs. 6.5 Creedmore
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09/29/20 09:17 AM
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what has more available ammo for you ?
is she to small to do a 30-06 ammo commonality in the family. what are others in your family shooting.
do you reload?
America only has one issue, we have a Responsibility crisis and everything else stems from it.
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Re: 7mm08 vs. 6.5 Creedmore
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09/29/20 10:29 AM
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A .243 can work well for a smaller stature person. It helps for the nervous jerk with the rifle reaction. Plenty of ammo available.
Winchester 95 grain. •Item Number: 707074 •Mfg. Number: X243DS •UPC Number: 020892221475 •Caliber: .243 Winchester •Bullet Weight: 95 grain •Bullet Style: Polymer-Tipped Extreme Point •Muzzle Velocity: 3,100 FPS •Muzzle Energy: 2,027 ft.-lbs. •Case Type: Brass •Primer Type: Boxer primed, reloadable •Corrosive: No •Rounds: 20
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Re: 7mm08 vs. 6.5 Creedmore
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09/29/20 11:36 AM
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Been a fair number of elk shot around here with 7/08
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Re: 7mm08 vs. 6.5 Creedmore
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09/29/20 01:20 PM
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Thanks all. She already shoots .243, but I'd rather have something a bit bigger. I don't reload. There was lots of factory ammo at shop for both. I read a lot of reviews and threads on other forums last night too. It'll probably get down to the rifle she prefers. what would you take on a bear or moose hunt? that in a rifle that really fits her possibly fitted with a muzzle brake.
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Re: 7mm08 vs. 6.5 Creedmore
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09/29/20 03:43 PM
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Thanks all. She already shoots .243, but I'd rather have something a bit bigger. I don't reload. There was lots of factory ammo at shop for both. I read a lot of reviews and threads on other forums last night too. It'll probably get down to the rifle she prefers. If she shoots the 243 good then I would use it. A whole bunch of moose killed every year in ontario with 243. Preferred caliber by many of the locals. If it works well on moose, it will do fine on Caribou. As with anything, proper bullet bullet weight and construction...I would recommend the Barnes Vortex or similar. Good luck to her on her hunt..!
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Re: 7mm08 vs. 6.5 Creedmore
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09/29/20 07:24 PM
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My son shot his first moose, a spike-fork, with a 7mm-08 I gave him for a graduation present.
I like the cartridge enough that I bought one of my own, a Cooper M54 Excalibur.
Jim Beautiful Rifle-great caliber as well
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