New rifle

[Wyatt Smith]

I’m with @Ridgewalker shoot what you have. However if you simply must have another rifle, I understand.

 

[Ragman]

I’m in the same boat. For the last few years I’ve been really wanting a 7mm-08. But I already have a .308 Win and a 7mm Rem Mag. So far I have resisted the urge, but I’m getting weaker!

 

[MAdcox]

IMO your gap is between the 270 and big bore, not the other way. I think a 300 wsm would be a good choice.

If you are open to a lever action, a Browning BLR 300wsm has a lot of firepower and weighs 6 3/4 pounds bare rifle. Also, the X bolt in standard wood or Medallion weighs the same. You put a 12oz scope on it and not get too crazy with rings/mounts and you are looking at sub 8 pounds. A nice handy weight for a hard hitter

@Dr Ray I agree with @curtism1234.
I have had a Kimber 8400 300WSM for many years. I am packing it for a return to Africa next week. It is a wonderful rifle. Very easy on the shoulder, easy to carry and points like my finger. It is my favorite out of my safe. All that and a great looking rifle as well.

 

[SaintPanzer]

I’m in the same boat. For the last few years I’ve been really wanting a 7mm-08. But I already have a .308 Win and a 7mm Rem Mag. So far I have resisted the urge, but I’m getting weaker!

The only reason the 7mm-08 exists is for those countries (I'm looking at you, France and Belgium) where it is forbidden to possess a rifle chambered in a military caliber. Neck down a 7.62X51 to 7X51, and suddenly, making no real difference at all, you have a "legal" rifle. So unless you need to, why would you?

 

[Dr Ray]

JMO Dr Ray, but I think you should just get out and shoot what you’ve got! It’s a pretty well rounded battery.
Remember the old saying “Beware the man with only one gun, because he likely knows how to shoot it.”

I know but I guess I would just want another

 

[Ragman]

The only reason the 7mm-08 exists is for those countries (I'm looking at you, France and Belgium) where it is forbidden to possess a rifle chambered in a military caliber. Neck down a 7.62X51 to 7X51, and suddenly, making no real difference at all, you have a "legal" rifle. So unless you need to, why would you?

I guess for the same reason that @Dr Ray gave in post #25.

 

[meigsbucks]

I’m a great fan of the 7mm/08 but it too would be close to the .270.
It’s synthetic, but I have a Kimber Montana in .257 Roberts. Light and still light recoiling; just get it in the wood stocked Classic.
The Ruger Hawkeye Laminate Compact would make a sweet little short barreled rifle. I believe it’s chambered in Bob Nelson’s favorite: .243 and the 7mm/08 and .308.

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

I have a 22/250 and 270
And numerous bigger calibers
I’m only small so looking a Kimber 84
Which is a fairly light rifle
I do not want a synthetic stock
Choice is Kimber or Sako

I’m looking for suggestions that would fit somewhere in the 22/250 270 300 range (I think)that I have

Any suggestions!????

@Dr Ray
There is only to choose from mate the 25/06 or the 280AI. Either will do nicely and both are available in the Kimber.
Bob

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

My problem is I have a 270 and a 300 Winchester magnum,
I still do not know what to get.
Bob Nelson won’t be impressed but I was considering the 243 in Kimber.
Action Bob suggested in another post that I should consider the 6.5x55.
Is the 6.5 reasonably close to the 270??
I noticed a fair number of these caliber rifles in the local gun shop (previously I never saw any)

So I guess I’m asking about the above cartridges/rifles.

@Dr Ray
It's your boat If'n you want to be disappointed get a 243 but everyone I've spoken to is happy with the 6.5x55.
The Roberts is a great caliber but needs hand loading to bring out its full potential. 85 grain balistic tip for long range wild dogs and the 100gn ttsx for everything else.
Bob

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

@Dr Ray
There is only to choose from mate the 25/06 or the 280AI. Either will do nicely and both are available in the Kimber.
Bob

And besides, you can always rebarrel them to 35 Whelen later.

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

And besides, you can always rebarrel them to 35 Whelen later.

@375 Ruger Fan
Why do that when you can buy another rifle in the Whelen and have a good 25 and 35
Bob

 

[Dr Ray]

And besides, you can always rebarrel them to 35 Whelen later.

Ha
I’ve used the 35 - great but I have a 338 WM

 

[Shootist43]

Dr. Ray, a 6.5 x 55 Swede in a Ramline stock makes a great lighter weight rifle. That in fact is how my first Swede was / is configured. The long for caliber bullet punches way above its' weight.

 

[CBH Australia]

I’m in the same boat. For the last few years I’ve been really wanting a 7mm-08. But I already have a .308 Win and a 7mm Rem Mag. So far I have resisted the urge, but I’m getting weaker!

Give in, go to the light.
Horses for courses just buy the 7-08 chambered rifle in in a different configuration. Maybe it's a short handy brush rifle for Whitetail or its in a Mountain rifle configuration, find a void in your line up and have that 7mm-08.

The only reason the 7mm-08 exists is for those countries (I'm looking at you, France and Belgium) where it is forbidden to possess a rifle chambered in a military caliber. Neck down a 7.62X51 to 7X51, and suddenly, making no real difference at all, you have a "legal" rifle. So unless you need to, why would you?

I've heard about some countries having those bans but I'm sure the evolution of the 7mm-08 and others comes from someone wanting to build a better mousetrap or wanting something different or unique because they have an idea of the "Ideal" or have the knowledge to develop as something of their own design.

Manufacturer s want a niche market and a place on the market.

Some shooters want variety, collections or a cartridge with certain characteristics for performance or ballistics. .

Most of us could do most of what we need with a .223 and .308 in Australia maybe add a .22and a 12 gauge. but it's nice to have options or tailor something to suit the purpose.

 

[Berettaco]

.257 or 6mm Rem or 6.5x55 are fun cartridges

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

Give in, go to the light.
Horses for courses just buy the 7-08 chambered rifle in in a different configuration. Maybe it's a short handy brush rifle for Whitetail or its in a Mountain rifle configuration, find a void in your line up and have that 7mm-08.





I've heard about some countries having those bans but I'm sure the evolution of the 7mm-08 and others comes from someone wanting to build a better mousetrap or wanting something different or unique because they have an idea of the "Ideal" or have the knowledge to develop as something of their own design.

Manufacturer s want a niche market and a place on the market.

Some shooters want variety, collections or a cartridge with certain characteristics for performance or ballistics. .

Most of us could do most of what we need with a .223 and .308 in Australia maybe add a .22and a 12 gauge. but it's nice to have options or tailor something to suit the purpose.

@CBH Australia
Chris I think I have the bases covered with the Hornet, 25 and 35 along with my bolt action 12 gauge.
The Hornet loaded with the 22wmr 40 grain hollow points at the s a me speed as the magnum are great and cheaper to run than the 22 mag.
Bob

 

[Dr Ray]

@CBH Australia
Chris I think I have the bases covered with the Hornet, 25 and 35 along with my bolt action 12 gauge.
The Hornet loaded with the 22wmr 40 grain hollow points at the s a me speed as the magnum are great and cheaper to run than the 22 mag.
Bob

I was seeking encouragement to buy another that I don’t need but .. come on
Encourage me

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

I was seeking encouragement to buy another that I don’t need but .. come on
Encourage me

@Dr Ray
You don't need encouragement, you don't need another rifle BUT YOU WANT ONE SO JUST GO AND BY IT. Life is to short to be indecisive.
Bob

 

[ldmay375]

@Dr Ray
You don't need encouragement, you don't need another rifle BUT YOU WANT ONE SO JUST GO AND BY IT. Life is to short to be indecisive.
Bob

I Fully agree with Bob.
Life can be much too short. And in the big picture, the price of most using firearms is a relatively small investment in potential pleasure.

 

[Strausser]

Just to be contrarian,buy a Schultz & Larsen in .300 Blackout.
Blued steel and wood.
And you can change calibers.