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    Posted: September/14/2011 at 10:58
Can someone run 140 gr (bullet for deer) out of 22 inch barrels for me. Run a factory load as I am not relaoding yet. Interested in fps, energy, and drop out to 500 yards.  Ive been trying ballistic sites but having a difficult time.  Any suggestions on "ballistics calculator for dummies" site?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote jonoMT Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: September/14/2011 at 11:26
Even for someone who has figured out a ballistics calculator, that's not enough info to go on. There are lot of choices in .270 ammo and a fair number in 7mm-08. Do you have some specifics in mind? Also, there is no way (or reason) to use a specific barrel length in a calculator. About all you can keep in mind is that given two barrels made exactly the same way out of the same material, the longer one will have more velocity, e.g. the same load I shoot from my 24" .308 is about 75fps faster than out of a 20" barrel.

Someone could still give you a comparison for a few loads but keep in mind there will be some variation in rifles no matter what. Commercial sites like Federal (http://www.federalpremium.com/products/compare/rifle_compare.aspx) can give you some limited info, e.g. here are two 140 gr. Nosler bullets:



Here's one way to look at it. Both of these cartridges are necked down versions of two popular catridges (the .30-06 and the .308 Win). The smaller dia. bullets in a case with almost as much capacity as the original is generally a win in terms of better ballistic performance for the same amount of recoil. Unless you are getting into reloading seriously, however, I'd tend to lean towards a .270 just because ammo is available so many places. Just looking at bullets for reloading, the .270 has more choices with better ballistics. That means if you do reload, you can drop charges down to a comfortable recoil and still have superior performance to a 7mm bullet.

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If you don't reload and are recoil shy the 08 is the better of the two. IMHO!
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I like the .270. It can be had with high ballistic coefficients leading to a very flat trajectory and high energy retention downrange. The recoil from a .270 out of a 9 pound rifle/scope setup is not harsh at all, much much less recoil than any magnum caliber commonly used for deer hunting and the .270 can nearly match the performance of the 7mm rem mag when you get out to the long distances where energy and drop actually become critical.

the 7mm-08 is also a great caliber, but if you are not reloading I don't see it as being as flexible in bullet selection. Additionally, the .270 outperforms the 7mm-08 in energy and bullet drop out to 500 yards as you specified. The increase is recoil should not be a problem unless you are very recoil shy. Both rounds are excellent deer calibers and will do everything you could possibly need in hunting situations. I don't think a deer would be able to tell the difference between either at any range. Go with whichever one you find the rifle you like in, or if you prefer a short action and smaller compact rifle, go with the 7mm-08.
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For a factory hunting load look at these numbers.

http://www.hornady.com/store/7mm-08-Rem-139-gr-SST-superformance/
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id take a  .280ai myself, problem solved.Big Grin
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The .280ai would be a great chambering, but I'd be worried about finding ammo for it just anywhere.

FWIW, a friend of mine shot his first deer @ 200 yards with a .270 and, believe me, his shooting experience is as minimal as it gets. Afterwards, as we're retrieving what turned out to be a very fine, heavy buck, he asked me if he should ever clean the rifle. I don't recall him complaining about the recoil.
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Love this easy calculator:
 
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My 7mm-08 handload puts a 140 TTSX out of the barrel at 2840 fps.  When sighted in 1.75 inches high at 100 yards the drops match nearly perfectly to my Vortex Viper BDC out to 500 yards.

I have rifles in a variety of calibers from .22 LR to 300 RUM, and the 7mm-08 is my favorite.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote jonoMT Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: September/18/2011 at 11:03
No offense, but that calculator is not as useful as either of these:

http://www.shooterscalculator.com/ (new one with some graphing, multiple trajectories and a nice UI...needs the addition mils, which I think the author is doing)

Or the harder-to-understand, but gold standard:
http://www.jbmballistics.com/cgi-bin/jbmtraj-5.1.cgi

If you need help with either, just ask here. Someone on the OT will help you out.


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Its all mostly personal preference to me. I like Bitterroot Bulls, like my 7-08 better then many other more powerful, more expensive rifles I have....I recently bought a Weatherby Vanguard 243 and I have to say it may run a close 2nd if it shoots the way they say it will.. But my Sako Finnlight 7-08 will shoot a 140 gr Accubond with 42 Grains of Varget at 2850 fps out of the barrel with handloads. It shoots approx. a .500 group at 100 yards depending on my mood with way less recoil than my Kimber 270wsm...It has a 20" barrel and weighs in @ a whopping 7.5lbs. with a Conquest 4.5x14x50, Custom Built Featherweight Stock and Fully Loaded....I like it so well I might get another one just like it because it kills Bull Elk deadWink

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Originally posted by jonoMT jonoMT wrote:

The .280ai would be a great chambering, but I'd be worried about finding ammo for it just anywhere.

FWIW, a friend of mine shot his first deer @ 200 yards with a .270 and, believe me, his shooting experience is as minimal as it gets. Afterwards, as we're retrieving what turned out to be a very fine, heavy buck, he asked me if he should ever clean the rifle. I don't recall him complaining about the recoil.

 you could in a pinch use .280 ammo in it, i wouldnt recommend itWink
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I'm amazed no one has pointed out the fact that these are in two different action lengths.  When trying to make a light weight hiking rifle, for me at least, a short action is mandatory to save as much weight as possible.  This makes the difference between the calibres not just a matter of ballistics, but a matter of intended use beyond just game selection.

Aside from that, combined with the significantly lower recoil (think 30-06 vs 308) and faster lock time, 7mm-08 will be a far easier calibre to be precise with let alone easier to carry around.  That said, if you're a good shot with near .308 recoil and you're more into ambush hunting from the prone at long ranges, then the shorter flight time of the 270 is going to help you be more precise.

The way I look at it they are both amazing calibres for doing different things.  If you want a light weight hiking gun for offhand shooting within MPBR then the 7mm-08, no question.  If you want to hang out and wait for dinner to come to you, build it heavier and go 270.  It's like picking a bear gun and asking 308 or 300 wm.  They're each better at different things.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote jonoMT Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: April/06/2012 at 09:45
swi7z3r, welcome to the OT. That's a good point about choosing a short action to keep weight down. I didn't even think of it because I wouldn't choose a long action anyway. FWIW though, I don't think flight time is going to vary enough to make a difference in precision. It's not enough to matter much.
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Certainly for me it's not, but there are the types who pride themselves in pushing out to the limit of a cartridge.  An animal can move a good bit in a second if the timing happens to be wrong.  If the person chose a 270 I'd feel better for the animal.  But you're right, it's an extreme condition.

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When hunting, you don't feel recoil (assuming you didn't really screw up) when you fire on game.  On the bench, different story.

FOr hunting, 270 will hit harder.

I have a 7 pound 270 and it is not pleasant to shoot all day offhand, but recoil isn't terrible.

7-08 is indeed a nice round, minimal recoil, easy to shoot, short action,, but ammo selection isn't as diverse, and it won't hit as hard.  It shoots flat, but doesn't have the energy of the 270.

Personally, unless you are recoil sensitive, I'd get the 270 - if choosing between just those 2.
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i was under the impression that the 308 and 30.06 had nearly the same case capacity, and thus, nearly the same potential for recoil and velocity.  if the velocities are nearly identical than the only other factor in down-range energy will be the bullet's weight and shape.  if the shapes are the same (ie. both barne's ttsx or nosler ab, ect), then shouldn't a .284 caliber bullet have more energy downrange than a .277?

i think the most importan points that have been brought up so far are:

1. if you're not reloading, you're somewhat more limited in round selection and availability with a 7mm-08.  however, if you have time and can plan ahead, you can mail order ammo.

2. action length.  the 7mm-08 will save you a little weight because it's a short action, and potentially save you time with follow up shots.


besides those two things, these chamberings are close enough for it to come down to personal preference. 

imho, there's not enough difference in the actual characteristics of the rounds or bullets to be the deciding factor.  anything that one can kill, so can the other... even out to 500 yards.  decide whether you want a long or short action... or whether ammunition availability are the most important factors in your purchase decision and you're set.
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Originally posted by Dyelynn Dyelynn wrote:

i was under the impression that the 308 and 30.06 had nearly the same case capacity, and thus, nearly the same potential for recoil and velocity.  if the velocities are nearly identical than the only other factor in down-range energy will be the bullet's weight and shape.  if the shapes are the same (ie. both barne's ttsx or nosler ab, ect), then shouldn't a .284 caliber bullet have more energy downrange than a .277?



The .308 has less case capacity than the 30-06. Water capacity for the .308 is 56 grains as opposed to the 30-06's 69 grains.

The 30-06 has a greater velocity potential than the 308 in all bullet weights.

Downrange energy is affected by weight and ballistic coefficient. Bullets of identical weight and BC sent at identical velocities will have identical energies.

The .270 140 AB has a BC of .496 versus the 7mm 140 AB's .485. The weight is the same, so if they both start at the same velocity, the 270 will retain more velocity and carry more energy, due to the higher BC.
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Both calibers will kill a buck as dead as you need, but to get the most out of the 7mm08 I think you need to reload. I would take the 7mm08 as it has a wider choice of bullet weights for reloading.
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If you are only planning on shooting 140 grs out of both, I would take the 270 any day over the 7mm-08.  It hits hard, and will work on anything from antelope to elk, and even black bear.  I have even thought about going to the 150 gr  in my 270.  But I love the 140s I shoot.  I have a 22 in barrel on my 270, and if weren't for having a 300 WM I love to shoot and hunt elk with just for the knock down power, I would chose my 270.  It is light weight and comfortable to shoot.  Never had an issue with recoil, but that is just me personally.
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