Thinking of buying a 7mm-08

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I've researched the caliber and think i'll give it a try, just not sure which manufacturer to use. I need to keep it light weight and compact as my daughter may use it for deer. I've looked at the Rem. and Browning so far.
 
Remington Model Seven is always a good bet.
But, it has less scope mount options.

I'm looking for a short barrel 7mm-08 in Model 700 but having trouble figuring out what to get now that they discontinued the Mountain.
 
Might give the Model 70 Winchester a look see. The Featherweight version I believe comes in 7-08.

Its light, smooth, ACCURATE, easy to shoot and carry.

I like the 7-08, good bullet selection and good for any animal you'd expect to hunt in the Lower 48.

I can't justify the 7-08 since I have two Featherweights in (257 Rbts & 270 Win).

In search for a rifle that fits you criteria, I would defiantly recommend checking out the Model 70 Featherweight.
 
Model 70 Featherweights are sweet. I handled a Stainless Model 70 Featherweight (.308 Caliber) yesterday at Gander Mountain. Nice rifle, I wanted to take it home to my other Model 70's, but I just can't swing it right now due to hard economic times. I would say that one in
7MM-08 would be a fine rifle.
 
Kraigwy it's interesting you bring up the Win 70 featherweights as my wife has a 243 and my son a 270 both shoot fairly good.
 
Remington Model Seven is always a good bet.
But, it has less scope mount options.
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My understanding is that it depends on what year the Model 7 was produced. Early models (like mine) have 3 mount holes. That requires a 1-piece base. I have heard (but not personally seen) that the newer production guns have 4 holes which would allow 2-piece bases.
 
Not sure if there is Academy sports and outdoors where you are located, but I picked up a Stevens model 200 (made by savage) for $179. They only had 7-08mm and .270win.
 
look up a marlin xs7 in 7mm-08. just over 300 bucks and a real good shooter. will out shoot 95% remington 700s. they are made with the pressure points in the front like the 700, and they are pillar bedded. have the pro fire trigger, very nice soft tec recoil pad, and most shoot less than moa out of the box. trigger is adjustable to a very light weight, and is pretty creep free. the fluted bolt is very smooth, and has a target style muzzle crown. glass bed it and it will shoot with guns costing many times what it does. also GREAT choice on the 7mm-08. recoil is about as mild as a .243 +maybe a lb and knockdown power is nearly identical to a .308. and beyond 150 yards it actually has more knockdown power due to the high bc.
 
All good choices mentioned for a great, classic round....but especially +1 on the Win 70 Featherweight and discontinued.Rem 700 Mt. Rifle. Look for a gently used 700 Mt Rifle DM (detachable mag)--blued and walnut. If your mention of daughter--or other of smaller stature-- is predominant use, the current Model 7 CDL is very nice too. IIRC, the 7's are 20" barrels (and shorter LOP) vs the 22" for the 70 and 700 models mentioned. Ballistically, the 7-08 does great with shorter (20-22) barrels.
 
7-08

I converted my 18" 308 to a 20" 7-08. Swapping barrels on Savage is cost effected.

7x57 performance is a just the ticket for most game.:cool:
 
I own a Model 7 CDL in that caliber. It is the 'rifle we call you Mom's'. It is easy on the eyes and fairly accurate for two shots, the thin barrel heats up and starts to wander at 3. Not really an issue for a bolt gun in the woods. It wears a Luepold vx3 2.5-8. Really a nice trim rifle. I like the Barnes TSX and the barrel does copper foul.

Until this year, it was my favorite rifle to carry in the woods. (The Mrs does not hunt but a couple of times a year.) I am 55 years old and could not hold the light rifle steady this year. Guess I am destined to lug full size rifles about.
 
I have a LNIB Marlin XL7, in camo with a new Leupold/Redfield 4-12x40 Scope on it. It is in 7mm-08 and has had 1 box of shells through it. Very light and has the Accu Type adjustable trigger on it. You can have the whole kit and kaboodle for $375.00 shipped or if your in Florida, you could stop in. Don't worry, I am an FFL Dealer. PM and I can send you a pic. Shop number is 352-568-0017

BTW the Marlin xl7 won Entry gun of the year, through American Rifle man, and they have an accuracy gurantee out of the box.
 
It largely depends on your price range.
If you don't have a budget the a Weatherby mark V Ultra lightweight.
If you do have a budget a Tikka T3 or a Howa M1500
 
I have a Sako 75 in 7mm-08 and love it. Other than the Savage Predator .243, its by far my favorite gun to shoot. From experience I don't think there is a better round out there for whitetail deer at least to 300yds or so.
 
I purchased a weatherby vangaurd youth several years ago for my daughter in 7mm-08. Very accurate sub moa, and it also came with an adult length stock to put on when she grows up. All for a few dollars less than the remington model 7 I was looking at. Thankfully my gun store owner and good friend steered me in the right direction. Kicked like a mule though so I added a muzzle brake. My daughter was 10 years old at the time and she loved the gun. Light and accurate she could shoot it all day long.
 
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