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7mm-08 advice needed for a young shooter
Posted on 12/17/15 at 6:45 pm
Posted on 12/17/15 at 6:45 pm
Just found out that Pow-pow is getting TT01 Jr. A Remington 700 youth 7mm-08 for Christmas. I have zero experience with the round and need some input in what would be a good low recoil round. He's currently shooting a .223. Is the recoil much different? What grain bullet is everyone using?
Thanks guys
Thanks guys
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Posted on 12/17/15 at 6:53 pm to TexasTiger01
How old is he? It's low recoil. 140 grain
Posted on 12/17/15 at 6:57 pm to AubieALUMdvm
Sorry, he's 7. But a stout 7. He tried the 30-30 out earlier this year but after 3 rounds he was like "yea, I'll stick to the .223 Dad".
Posted on 12/17/15 at 7:23 pm to TexasTiger01
The cartridge itself is known for its low recoil. We have youth hunts at one of my friends places and even 6 and 7 year old girls shoot it.
Posted on 12/17/15 at 7:28 pm to ChatRabbit77
recoil table
You can get low recoil 7mm-08 rounds but it looks like the 7mm-08 and the .30-30 are very close according to the chart.
However, if he's shooting at a deer it isn't likely he will ever feel it.
You can get low recoil 7mm-08 rounds but it looks like the 7mm-08 and the .30-30 are very close according to the chart.
However, if he's shooting at a deer it isn't likely he will ever feel it.
Posted on 12/17/15 at 7:30 pm to ChatRabbit77
I've got a -08 I let my girl friend shoot. I shoot some Barnes bullets that have a blue tip. I think they're 140 grain. Kicks less than my 22-250. Sweet shootin gun.
Posted on 12/17/15 at 7:43 pm to TexasTiger01
Since ur my neighbor and all. I bought m 4 year old a tc venture compact in 7mm-08. I know iknow hes a lil young but i couldnt pass it. It likes the 140 grain federal fusions as a regular round and the 120 grain sst hornady custom lite reduced recoil ammunition. Taking him pig hunting monday through Wednesday and he actually loves to shoot it. I put it on my left shoulder and he aims through scope and pulls trigger. Pretty accurate. Hes also 44 inches tall and 52 lbs at 4.
Posted on 12/17/15 at 7:47 pm to TexasTiger01
Posted on 12/17/15 at 7:52 pm to 4mileduckman
Good info guys. Looks like we have a box of fusions....
Posted on 12/17/15 at 8:07 pm to TexasTiger01
Order a box of those hornady lites. Shoot much better than core lokt reduced recoil
This post was edited on 12/17/15 at 8:08 pm
Posted on 12/17/15 at 8:29 pm to TexasTiger01
Shoot a 120 ballistic and tell him to blow up a shoulder. You won't blood trail and he won't feel any recoil. Great gun. I shoot my boys often.
Posted on 12/17/15 at 8:45 pm to TexasTiger01
Great thing is that when he's older you can get an adult size stock and he'll have a gun that'll last a lifetime. I recommend starting him off on light recoil ammo.
When my son was 5 he loved shooting his little Rossi 410 until he shot straight up one day and it kicked him on the top of collarbone and his jaw. I had to buy some 2-1/2" Remington shells and convince him the green shells were milder than the red ones he had been shooting.
When my son was 5 he loved shooting his little Rossi 410 until he shot straight up one day and it kicked him on the top of collarbone and his jaw. I had to buy some 2-1/2" Remington shells and convince him the green shells were milder than the red ones he had been shooting.
Posted on 12/17/15 at 9:34 pm to 007mag
quote:
Great thing is that when he's older you can get an adult size stock and he'll have a gun that'll last a lifetime.
Yea, that's the plan. It's hard to beat buying a youth rifle that you he can grow into. The old man just needed a good excuse to buy another gun....
Posted on 12/17/15 at 9:48 pm to TexasTiger01
is that his Christmas present?
that kid is going to shite himself with joy if so
that kid is going to shite himself with joy if so
Posted on 12/17/15 at 10:31 pm to TexasTiger01
Full disclosure: I don't own a 7-08 rifle, but I deer hunt w/ a 15" barreled 7-08 handgun (Remington XP-100); it's one of my favorite deer hunting handguns. I only found 2 reduced recoil loads for the 7-08: Remington 140 gr bullet at 2400 fps and Hornady 120 gr SST bullet at 2675 fps. I'd suggest buying one box of each and seeing when one he shoots best. I suspect both will have more recoil than the 223, but he may still be able to shoot it well; you'll know after a few shots. While it's true he won't notice the recoil from a shot taken at live game, I'd still do everything I could to prevent him from developing bad habits at the bench; bad habits at the shooting bench usually result in bad habits in the field. Tips for shooting from the bench:
Use good ear muffs AND soft plugs at the same time.
Keep the number of shots in a shooting session to a minimum.
Consider a shooting sled of some sort to minimize recoil.
Consider a small sandbag (we used to call it a "sissy bag" when I was growing up) between the butt stock and shoulder if it doesn't mess up how the stock fits.
If it looks like he's having problems handling the 7-08 recoil, DO NOT force the issue.
Good luck and keep us up to date!
Use good ear muffs AND soft plugs at the same time.
Keep the number of shots in a shooting session to a minimum.
Consider a shooting sled of some sort to minimize recoil.
Consider a small sandbag (we used to call it a "sissy bag" when I was growing up) between the butt stock and shoulder if it doesn't mess up how the stock fits.
If it looks like he's having problems handling the 7-08 recoil, DO NOT force the issue.
Good luck and keep us up to date!
Posted on 12/18/15 at 6:29 am to TigerOnThe Hill
Shoot the 120 grain ammo, recoil will be less. Also might want to consider the "Low recoil" ammo that most of the companies offer.
Posted on 12/18/15 at 8:50 am to TexasTiger01
nearly every factory load is 140... can't go wrong on whitetails with any.
Posted on 12/18/15 at 8:57 am to TexasTiger01
Some of the kids in the club hunt with THESE
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