Is 7mm-08 same as 280 Remington?
Is 7mm-08 same as 280 Remington?
The 7mm-08 Remington shares the same 20-degree shoulder angle and datum line of the . 280 Remington driving a140-grain bullet at a muzzle velocity between 2950 and 3050 fps, while the 7mm-08 Remington clocks in between 2800 and 2850 fps (Hornady’s Superformance being an exception at 2900 fps).
What caliber is a 7mm-08 bullet?
The 7mm-08 Remington is a rifle cartridge that is almost a direct copy of a wildcat cartridge developed around 1958 known as the 7mm/308….
| 7mm-08 Remington | |
|---|---|
| Parent case | .308 Winchester |
| Case type | Rimless, bottleneck |
| Bullet diameter | 0.284 in (7.2 mm) |
| Neck diameter | 0.315 in (8.0 mm) |
Can you shoot 308 in a 7mm-08?
A . 308 cannot be chambered by accident in a 7mm-08 rifle. So anybody who claims to have done so is a blatant liar, or a drunk, or drug-addict, or simply a blithering fool who deserves to be maimed and possibly killed by the result of such deliberate action.
Is 7mm-08 the same as 308?
The 7mm-08 case is just slightly longer than the parent . 308—2.035 inches vs. 2.015 inches—but maintains the same 20-degree shoulder of the . 308 Winchester.
What is the difference between 7mm-08 and 7mm?
They are the same caliber, just different case capacity and muzzle velocity. If you want more velocity, and you don’t mind more recoil, the 7mmremmag is an excellent choice. If you want less recoil, and a lighter rifle, the 7mm-08 may be a better choice for you. Only accurate guns are interesting.
What’s the difference between 7mm and 7mm-08?
Both use the same bullets, but the 7mm-08 has much less powder capacity, and falls under the Short Action label for hi-power rifles. Whereas the 7mm Rem. Mag. is a belted magnum cartridge requiring a long action, and obtains much higher velocities due to increased powder capacity.
