Thinking of getting a 7mm-08

[Fox]

308 remains the answer to everything.

I dont really see the point in the 7-08. The better BC and trajectory is inconsequential in the end, and doesnt make up for the smaller shell selection or price difference.

That right there is boring, period.

The argument of cartridge availability is moot, guess what is one of the hardest cartridges to get right now in the US with all the hoarding going on? That's right, 308. If you shot something weird you would probably be able to find it down there.

[Fox]

Luckily in Ontario we lack those giant mountains and gulleys. Most hunting for me is under 300yds. I’m just starting to do my research on reloading rifle rounds. Could be a fun hobby for the winter months.

We have farmers fields up here where you could shoot a deer at 1000 yards, I know that if you could hunt with a centerfire rifle in SW Ontario there are lots of places you could take a deer at 1000 yards as well, with the right equipment.

[Woodsman]

We have farmers fields up here where you could shoot a deer at 1000 yards, I know that if you could hunt with a centerfire rifle in SW Ontario there are lots of places you could take a deer at 1000 yards as well, with the right equipment.

And tell me what generally used rounds (or even legal ones) would have the required energy left at "1000 yards.

[Fox]

And tell me what generally used rounds (or even legal ones) would have the required energy left at "1000 yards.

That does not matter, the point was that you could shoot a deer out to 1000 yards in this part of Ontario.

It would not be tough to find a spot around here where you could easily setup to shoot 500 yards on a deer, which would allow for many cartridges to be used with the proper setup and practice.

[Woodsman]

That does not matter, the point was that you could shoot a deer out to 1000 yards in this part of Ontario.

It would not be tough to find a spot around here where you could easily setup to shoot 500 yards on a deer, which would allow for many cartridges to be used with the proper setup and practice.

What facts don't matter?
Your statement was BS when you can't name a legal cartridge to back up your statement.
A thousand yards for deer?
Wind drift alone would make it not a ethical situation.
Add the trajectory like a rainbow making distance estimation critical.

[Fox]

What facts don't matter?
Your statement was BS when you can't name a legal cartridge to back up your statement.
A thousand yards for deer?
Wind drift alone would make it not a ethical situation.
Add the trajectory like a rainbow making distance estimation critical.

God, you really have to actually read the context. The statement was that there is no need for anything over 300 yards as you cannot have any chance to shoot a deer in Ontario at over that range. Well, around here you could shoot at 1000 yards on a farm I have permission to hunt, that was it.

I don't know what your problem is but if I have to spell it out for you, here you go.

Cartridges that are legal in Canada that you can shoot deer at 1000 yards

338 Lapua
6.5-300 Weatherby and up
300 Win Mag
7mm Remington Mag

Etc, etc, etc

Google is a great tool

I never said I would be shooting them at 1000 yards, I never said you should shoot them at 1000 yards but 300 yards as the max range for hunting deer in Ontario is only for a specific area and not others, we have massive farmers fields the same as SW Ontario and can legally use rifles. If you are proficient you could shoot a deer a 1000 yards on a farm I have permission on and 5-700 yards on many of the fields around here, period.

[Fox]

Back to the OP, 7mm-08 is just a necked down 308 that will never disappear and the 7mm bullet will never disappear, a set of dies to go along with a press and you can neck down 308 in the far reaching outside chance that the 7mm-08 goes the way of the dodo.

I want to get my wife in to a compact gun that bumps up the energy a bit from what she has now, many of the youth guns are in 243 and I don't want something with such a small bullet as she wants to be able to hunt moose. The 7mm-08 is chambered in a lot of these youth guns due to its very mild recoil, I have not shot one but read a lot about them.

The only thing I would suggest is that if you do get one buy ammo along with it, and not 1 box, all ammo is scarce right now so get 100rds or more so that you are covered with your sighting in, practice with the gun and have lots for hunting for a couple years.

[MikePal]

The 7mm-08 is chambered in a lot of these youth guns due to its very mild recoil, I have not shot one but read a lot about them.

My buddy's wife has a Savage (?) 7mm-08 if you ever want to see if your wife likes the feel of it before you buy, let me know and I can set it up.

[Fox]

My buddy's wife has a Savage (?) 7mm-08 if you ever want to see if your wife likes the feel of it before you buy, let me know and I can set it up.

Youth or compact model? You know my wife, she needs a short length of pull and light rifle.

[MikePal]

Youth or compact model? You know my wife, she needs a short length of pull and light rifle.

She is also height challenged so I'm assuming it's the compact model. I only saw it briefly, she got it to replace her BLR.