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Is 7mm-08 Good for whitetail deer?
In sum, the 7mm-08 Remington is a deadly round for whitetails, but it’s also pleasant to shoot, carry and handle while in a cramped treestand due to the fact that it’s commonly available in some of the niftiest little rifles.
What can you hunt with 7mm08?
While the 7mm-08 Remington excels on deer sized game, it can also be quite effective on bigger game like elk and even moose when using high quality ammunition loaded with premium bullets. The cartridge also has relatively mild recoil and is therefore fairly popular with small framed and/or recoil shy hunters.
What is the effective range of a 270?
Federal’s 150-grain Trophy Copper . 308 Win. is travelling at 1,800 fps at 580 yards, but the 130-grain . 270 Win. is still cooking along at 1,800 fps all the way out to 680 yards. That additional 100 yards of effective range is why many long-range western hunters have opted for the .
What is the 270 WSM good for?
270 WSM is that it produces high velocity for excellent killing but velocity with 140 to 150 grain bullets is not so high as to create a great deal of other associated problems. The only negative of the . 270 WSM is that bullet choice is (mostly) confined to 130 to 150 grain weights.
What is the difference between the 270 Winchester and 7mm-08 Remington?
The main point is this: the head and body diameters of both the 270 Winchester and 7mm-08 Remington give both the same storage capacity except the 270 case is .505” longer. This means it will hold 62.8 grains of water while the 7mm-08 Remington is limited to just 47.8 grains when both are topped with 150-grain bullets.
Can a 270 WSM take down an elk?
The 270 wsm with fast 140-150’s can take out elk at reasonable ranges. I think all hunters need to use bow hunter skills. I got my first Elk from about 50 yards away and it was looking at me.
Can a 7mm Rem Mag take down an elk?
Popularity/availability of the 7mm rem mag also seems to be greater, although that may be changing. Maybe I was being optimistic in thinking that I could load up the 7 mag with a 175-180 grain bullet and take down an elk.
What is the best rifle for elk hunting in Western Washington?
The Roosevelt elk of Western WA tend to have smaller racks & bigger bodies than the usual Rocky Mountain elk. Your shots may be shorter distance, but it is hard to make up for bullet weight. The 300 WSM will have more recoil than you presently have, but put on a Vais muzzle brake and recoil will be like a 308.