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Old 12-25-2011, 08:30 AM
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Can someone here please explain the difference between a 7mm mag and a 7mm-08?

I like the 7mm mag and it is my Go To gun when I want todo some serious hunting. Lately I have been hearing mentioning of the 7mm-08. Are the rounds interchangeable in rifles? Which is the better round for flat land shooting in the 100-200 yard range?

The 7mm-08 is a .308 case necked down to take a 7mm (.284) diameter bullet. So, no it isn't even close to being interchangeable with the 7mm Rem. Magnum or the 7mm Weatherby magnum, or any other 7mm round. For shooting at 100-200 yards the 7mm-08 will work for anything you are likely to encounter in Louisiana. And it will have less recoil than whatever 7mm magnum caliber you have. The downside is that unless you load your own ammo you will be very limited in the selection of ammo and bullet weights with the 7mm-08.
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