What is a 7mm-08 Good For?

The 7mm-08 Remington, like the . 308 Winchester, gives an excellent balance of flat trajectory, minimal report and recoil, and effective killing power. Rifles for the 7mm-08 are usually short, light and handy, and the cartridge makes a great choice for a mountain rifle.

Is a 7mm-08 good for elk hunting?

The 7mm-08 is held in high regards for elk hunting. With the benefits of having reduced recoil, a light short action and a large variety of bullets this cartridge simply checks all of the boxes. The 7mm-08 is almost in every way the best wildcat cartridge of the 308.

Is a 7mm-08 Good for bear?

The 7-08 will work good. Black bears aren’t hard to kill, but can cover some ground before dying, leaving a tough tracking job.

Is 7mm-08 good for moose?

The 7mm-08 is just fine for moose. A well placed shot with this cartridge is much better than a poorly placed shot with a larger one.

Where do you shoot a black bear?

Aiming towards the center-mass of the body cavity is important, I like to shoot about 4 to 5 inches back from the shoulder on a broadside bear. Bears have soft skins and the rib bones are fairly light. The biggest threat to penetration is the front shoulder—stay away from it.

What is the best ammo for a 7mm-08?

Federal Premium Nosler AccuBond.

What is the best caliber for moose hunting?

As with brown bear , the best choice of caliber for moose would be the .338 Winchester Magnum. Again, the .338 was intended to be used on the biggest North American game, and it excels at this role.

What is the best all around hunting caliber?

Here is a list of the best all around hunting calibers to use: .270 Winchester 7mm Remington Magnum .308 Winchester .30-06 Springfield

What is the best ammo for elk hunting?

With practice, bolt actions are plenty fast enough and are the most popular because of their accuracy. Other excellent calibers for elk hunting rifles are the 8mm Rem Mag, 308, .338 Win Mag, 300 and 338 Remington Ultra Mags, 340 Weatherby Mag, .375 H & H and others in between.