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308 or 7mm wsm???

trc313
Looking at a rifle that comes in both of these rounds.Which round would you choose and why. Will be used primarly for deer.
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  • tazzer
    I think I would chose the 308 cant go wrong with it and the price of the ammo is a lot cheaper the the 7mm wsm and can be got just about anywere that sells ammo.

    just my 2cents [:D]
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  • LOKO383
    quote:Originally posted by tazzer
    I think I would chose the 308 cant go wrong with it and the price of the ammo is a lot cheaper the the 7mm wsm and can be got just about anywere that sells ammo.

    just my 2cents [:D]
    +1 that make .4 cents Loko
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  • jwb267
    i dont know i like my 7mm
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  • MN Hunter
    its a toss up. to each their own...

    get whatever 'feels' (shoulders) right to you.
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  • ladyhunter
    i like my 308
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  • D1
    Go .308. You.ll be glad you did. Put as good a glass on as you can afford, maybe a little more. Get it zeroed with the proper ammo and you'll never regret it and never get rid of it.
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  • tazzer
    quote:Originally posted by jwb267
    i dont know i like my 7mm

    I have both the 308 and 7mm mag but not the wsm as far as just getting it to have ya Id buy one, but if it was my only one to hunt with for right now Id still say the 308 but it all comes down to what you like better my problem is I like them all [}:)][:D][:D]
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  • ginmaster
    I use a .308 and/or a 30-06. I use to have a 7mm WSM. Just on this side of being a tank round. It'soo much for just deer hunting unless you are always shooting long distances. Then the 7mm WSM has some merit.
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  • Colt Super
    7MM wsm is a yuppie cartridge.

    .308 = good.

    I REALLY like the 7MM-08.

    Doug
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  • tazzer
    quote:Originally posted by Doug Wilson
    7MM wsm is a yuppie cartridge.

    .308 = good.

    I REALLY like the 7MM-08.

    Doug



    Doug Iv grown kind of fond of my 7mm-08 on my encore myslef [:D][:D]
    Ill be using it to deer hunt this season 15" bbl with bipod [:D][:D]
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  • trc313
    I dont care to shoot long distance. 100yrds is the most Im after.
    Seems like the 308 is the way to go. I can buy that in battle packs[:p]
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  • HandgunHTR52
    If you are only looking at 100 yards, the .308 is the way to go.
    Ammo is much cheaper and the 7mm WSM leaves a lot on the table at 100 yards.
    Plus you have the advantage of a common bolt face and an extra round in the magazine with the .308.
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  • Sig220_Ruger77
    I like the .308 round, very efficient in every way. They can come out with all the new calibers they want and I will still like the .308.

    Jon
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  • tsavo303
    under 200 yds stick with the .308
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  • cjwink
    308 for cost and availability of ammo...If you just want a 7mm round go with the 7mm-08.
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  • LesWVa
    I own both .308's and 7MM WSM's.

    Deer at 100 yards max. Go with the 308.
    The .308 has great knock down power out to and beyond 100 yards.

    A 7MM WSM is just getting settled in at 100 yards. Zero a good shooting 7MM WSM in at 250 yards and you are good from 100 to well over 500 yards on White Tail deer or Ground Hogs.

    It cost right at $2.00 per shot to shoot my 7MM WSM's using factory loaded 140 grain Federal Fusion ammo. $39.99 for a box of twenty rounds when purchased locally. Or I can order a 200 round case for around $310.00. I have never had a problem finding the rounds either.

    Do not have a clue what the hell a "Yuppie Cartridge" is. For I love shooting a 7MM WSM even with the higher cost of ammo. If a 7MM WSM is in fact a "Yuppie Cartridge". Then a .50 cal BMG must be a Hilton or Rockefeller round?
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  • XLpitman
    .308 hands down
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