Hi,
I'm trying to plan for next deer season.
My mother has always hunted with either a Remington 700 30-06 or a Remington 7400 30-06. Over the years she has drifted towards the 7400 because of its lighter recoil over a 700.
As she is getting older she has a bit less body mass, and frankly the 30-06 is kicking too hard. My father has expressed to me a desire to find another caliber for her to deer hunt with.
Initially, I looked at a 25-06, and I've heard good things about this round. However, it is just my impression that it is a lighter round than I'd like to see her with-- and I don't know if she'd feel comfortable with that round.
So...
Recently, I was told to look into a 7mm-08. So far, I like what I am seeing. Can anyone give me any experieces or impressions of this round? I'd like to hear about the recoil and stoppig power if you can help.
Ideally, I'd like to find a caliber like this in a semi-auto sporter like the Remington 7400. She doesn't care for bolt-actions in hunting anymore.
Thanks in advance!
John
I'm trying to plan for next deer season.
My mother has always hunted with either a Remington 700 30-06 or a Remington 7400 30-06. Over the years she has drifted towards the 7400 because of its lighter recoil over a 700.
As she is getting older she has a bit less body mass, and frankly the 30-06 is kicking too hard. My father has expressed to me a desire to find another caliber for her to deer hunt with.
Initially, I looked at a 25-06, and I've heard good things about this round. However, it is just my impression that it is a lighter round than I'd like to see her with-- and I don't know if she'd feel comfortable with that round.
So...
Recently, I was told to look into a 7mm-08. So far, I like what I am seeing. Can anyone give me any experieces or impressions of this round? I'd like to hear about the recoil and stoppig power if you can help.
Ideally, I'd like to find a caliber like this in a semi-auto sporter like the Remington 7400. She doesn't care for bolt-actions in hunting anymore.
Thanks in advance!
John