Wyoming with a 7mm-08?

[Flintknapper]

Odds are...you will not be shooting out to 300 yds, probably something between 200 and 250 yds.

My 7mm-08 with a similar bullet @ 2800 fps (muzzle) sighted in 2.5" high at 100 yds. will never be higher or lower than 3" of point of aim from 0 yards...all the way out to 280 yds.

This would put your "sweet spot" (never + or - 1.5") from 210 yds to 260 yds. (right where you are most likely to get your shot).

IF you need to stretch your shot to 300 yds. you will be down only 4.9"

Energy is NO concern at all, you have adequate energy for either animal out to 500 yds.

With the Pro-Hunter it would be best if impact velocity is at least 2,000 fps., so you are good out to 450 yds. on that account.

If you can give me more information on your rifle and load I can provide you a trajectory chart (25 yd. increments) that you can print out and tape to your stock. Then all you need to know is the distance to the animal (fairly close).

IF you just want an excuse to purchase another rifle, go get one, BUT you don't need one. The distances you are talking about (for the game you will be hunting) is a "chip shot" for the 7mm-08.

 

[Kachok]

In the real world a 140gr 7mm-08 at 2800fps is highly lethal far beyond the range most shooters can accurately deliver a bullet. I see no need for anything else unless trophy elk at long range is on on the menu, then I would probably step up to a 7mm Rem Mag or 30 caliber. If you need an excuse to buy another rifle I have plenty, good enough to fool myself over and over again

 

[WYcoyote]

OP, that 7mm08 is going to work just fine.
Buying a new rifle is always a good thing but the reason for doing so will not be because yours will not work.
You've got it shooting nice with a good load, just do some practicing at the longest ranges you are comfortable with and everything shorter will be gravy.
I would recommend the rangefinder for new animals in unfamiliar terrain. (Heck, I use one for familiar animals in terrain I know well.)
Enjoy the hunt it sounds like fun.

 

[627PCFan]

Keep that caliber and change your bullet selection. A simple switch to Berger hunting VLD's might make a big difference and extend range just a little bit should you get jammed up.

 

[Ankeny]

No worries, just come hunting. FWIW, there are parts of Wyoming that have extremely low wind velocities.

So many of the self-proclaimed experts on here say that 300 - 400 yards is not a long shot.

FWIW, 300-400 yards is a pretty easy shot depending on the gear, the shooter, and the conditions. Heck, a 50 yard shot would be a long haul in a 90 mph hurricane at night off of the back of a running rhino.

 

[6.5swede]

I've hunted a 7mm-08 for a long time, mainly deer and hogs. I used 140gr NPT's and accubonds with great success for many of those years. But, I'm very happy with my switch to 120gr NBT's and TTSX's at MV of 3000 - 3100fps. That 7mm 120 NBT is a surprising performer!