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Updated OP ..Thinking of upgrading my 10 year old sons hunting rifle to 7mm-08
Posted on 12/31/22 at 3:00 pm
Posted on 12/31/22 at 3:00 pm
Looking at the Tika T3x Lite Compact in a 7mm-08. Anyone have this gun and happy with its performance? What ammo are you hunting with in this caliber ? He is big for his age 95lbs 4’-10”. He currently shoots 223 Ar-15. Just looking to upgrade.
Thanks for all of the suggestions and info.
The 3 position safety was an excellent point to bring up. Also wanting a gun that has the 1” spacer that you can add once he is older for the longer LOP For that reason I have narrowed it down to these two rifles
T/C Compass Compact 308
Weatherby Vanguard Compact 308
What are your thoughts on these two rifles
Thanks for all of the suggestions and info.
The 3 position safety was an excellent point to bring up. Also wanting a gun that has the 1” spacer that you can add once he is older for the longer LOP For that reason I have narrowed it down to these two rifles
T/C Compass Compact 308
Weatherby Vanguard Compact 308
What are your thoughts on these two rifles
This post was edited on 1/6/23 at 7:55 am
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Posted on 12/31/22 at 3:14 pm to Jugheadlsu
all i can say is. it’s my favorite caliber for southern whitetails
Posted on 12/31/22 at 3:15 pm to Jugheadlsu
Go for it. Every deer/pig my oldest has taken has been with 7mm-08. Savage axis, compact. 140gr, if I recall correctly. His first was as 7 or 8 years old. He is 11 now and probably 30lbs short of your kid. Your kid will be more than okay.
Posted on 12/31/22 at 3:19 pm to Jugheadlsu
Yep, the round will do fine for them the rest of their lives.
Posted on 12/31/22 at 3:34 pm to Jugheadlsu
My 9 year old shoots that rifle in 308 with a suppressor. We like it.
I know a lot of folks don’t agree with me, but, for kids, I prefer bolt rifles that can have the bolt manipulated with the rifle on safe. The Tikka does not allow this, fwiw. It must have the safety off to work the bolt.
I know a lot of folks don’t agree with me, but, for kids, I prefer bolt rifles that can have the bolt manipulated with the rifle on safe. The Tikka does not allow this, fwiw. It must have the safety off to work the bolt.
Posted on 12/31/22 at 3:35 pm to Jugheadlsu
Got my son the Savage Axis 7mm-08 at 13, and at 21 he still shoots it. His grandfather takes it sometimes because it doesn’t kick so much and hurt his bad shoulder.
I have a Tikka T3 in 270 which is a tack driver.
The only flaw in your plan is the availability of ammo. 7mm-08 has been hard to find for the last year or two. #FJB.
I have a Tikka T3 in 270 which is a tack driver.
The only flaw in your plan is the availability of ammo. 7mm-08 has been hard to find for the last year or two. #FJB.
Posted on 12/31/22 at 3:37 pm to Jugheadlsu
My wife shoots it and uses Norma 150 like the old core lock. Does well for her
Posted on 12/31/22 at 4:27 pm to Jugheadlsu
See post on front page about difficulty finding 7mm-08 ammo.
Look at a 308.
Look at a 308.
Posted on 12/31/22 at 4:31 pm to Jugheadlsu
4Jr has one in Ruger American yute model.
It is the first 7-08 I’ve ever owned. I’ve killed a few deer with it myself and love the short barrel. 4Jr killed his first deer in November with the first shot he’s ever had on a deer.
I’ve also been looking for a CVA Scout in 7-08 for my youngest. When I find one, I’m buying another for me.
It’s a badass round for whitetail deer. Availability of ammo is the only concern.
It is the first 7-08 I’ve ever owned. I’ve killed a few deer with it myself and love the short barrel. 4Jr killed his first deer in November with the first shot he’s ever had on a deer.
I’ve also been looking for a CVA Scout in 7-08 for my youngest. When I find one, I’m buying another for me.
It’s a badass round for whitetail deer. Availability of ammo is the only concern.
Posted on 12/31/22 at 4:34 pm to Jugheadlsu
Ruger American 7m-08 when my son was 8, now 14, still loves it. When he is not hunting, I love it - I leave the 30 calibers and grab it. Great caliber, great compact size for all ages.
Posted on 12/31/22 at 4:36 pm to turkish
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I know a lot of folks don’t agree with me, but, for kids, I prefer bolt rifles that can have the bolt manipulated with the rifle on safe. The Tikka does not allow this, fwiw. It must have the safety off to work the bolt.
I agree. I’ve never how understood this design makes sense.
Posted on 12/31/22 at 5:12 pm to CajunAlum Tiger Fan
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I prefer bolt rifles that can have the bolt manipulated with the rifle on safe.
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I’ve never how understood this design makes sense.
One way it’s an advantage I’ve found is when the bolt is closed and it’s on safety, when climbing hills, mountains and walking through brush, it keeps limbs and sticks from accidentally opening the bolt.
I can see your point too though.
Posted on 12/31/22 at 5:30 pm to magicman534
My son has the exact same Tikka. He shoots reduced Hornady recoil loads .
Awesome gun
Awesome gun
Posted on 12/31/22 at 5:41 pm to Jugheadlsu
My wife and MIL both shoot a 7mm-08. I take my wife's from time to time (Ruger M77 Hawkeye) and love it. Killed one with it last week. Thinking about picking one up for my son soon.
Posted on 12/31/22 at 5:46 pm to DownSouthJukin
“See post on front page about difficulty finding 7mm-08 ammo.
Look at a 308.”
The 308 is a top notch deer hunting round and is what I bought my son when he started deer hunting. OTOH, the 7-08 is also a wonderful deer hunting round and is what I bought a few years ago for a grandkid’s deer gun. The OP will have 9 mos to find 7-08 ammo if that’s what he really wants. There’s a lot of good deer hunting ammo for the 7-08, most anything from 130-150 gr. If the OP gets a 7-08 he needs to sign up to be notified of ammo w/ every online ammo store he trusts. Something will become available.
Look at a 308.”
The 308 is a top notch deer hunting round and is what I bought my son when he started deer hunting. OTOH, the 7-08 is also a wonderful deer hunting round and is what I bought a few years ago for a grandkid’s deer gun. The OP will have 9 mos to find 7-08 ammo if that’s what he really wants. There’s a lot of good deer hunting ammo for the 7-08, most anything from 130-150 gr. If the OP gets a 7-08 he needs to sign up to be notified of ammo w/ every online ammo store he trusts. Something will become available.
Posted on 12/31/22 at 8:27 pm to CajunAlum Tiger Fan
There’s definitely reason to prefer an action that locks the bolt closed on safe. I just think this is not a good tradeoff for young shooters. It’s the only knock I can think of for the Tikka compact.
I’d also strongly consider the 308, due simply to ammo availability. Also, full size T3x takeoff stocks are a dime a dozen on eBay for $50-100. When the youngster outgrows the compact, put a full size stock on it. It takes all of a couple minutes. We practice with a T3x 223 in the off-season and have only one compact stock, so I move it around often.
I’d also strongly consider the 308, due simply to ammo availability. Also, full size T3x takeoff stocks are a dime a dozen on eBay for $50-100. When the youngster outgrows the compact, put a full size stock on it. It takes all of a couple minutes. We practice with a T3x 223 in the off-season and have only one compact stock, so I move it around often.
This post was edited on 12/31/22 at 8:30 pm
Posted on 12/31/22 at 8:41 pm to Jugheadlsu
What others have said 7mm 08 had been hard to get for the least two years. 308 is almost the exact same round.
My daughter when she was 8yr old was shooting a 308 and for most deer hunting in the SE United States you will never be undergunned with a 308.
Get the same gun in 308, I have one and they are just as good as you can get bar none.
My daughter when she was 8yr old was shooting a 308 and for most deer hunting in the SE United States you will never be undergunned with a 308.
Get the same gun in 308, I have one and they are just as good as you can get bar none.
Posted on 12/31/22 at 9:07 pm to Ol boy
I just picked up a t3x lite compact in 308. I’m gonna get the barrel chopped and threaded for my giant suppressor. It’s for my son eventually, that’s what I told the wife. The lack of 7mm-08 ammo and even 7mm bullets to reload is what made me go .308.
Posted on 1/1/23 at 7:25 am to bigbuckdj
As others mentioned, due to ammo availability, I would go for a .308 instead. Near the end of of 21, my 15 year old nephew was having issues finding 7mm-08 for his rifle. He had killed many a hog and deer with his old Savage Axis, but it had gotten to the point where he was borrowing my father's AR10 to go hunt as he couldn't find ammo for his own rifle.
I bought him an Ruger American in .308 at the end of 21 for Christmas and he loves it.
I bought him an Ruger American in .308 at the end of 21 for Christmas and he loves it.
This post was edited on 1/1/23 at 7:26 am
Posted on 1/1/23 at 7:57 am to bigbuckdj
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even 7mm bullets to reload is what made me go .308.
There's plenty of 7mm bullets to reload.
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