Wow, men like you and my father are getting scarce as hens teeth both north and south. Clear, levelheaded,, practical, patriotic and wise. Keep up the good work my northern friend. God bless

The 7mm-08 is best kept secret of available whitetail cartridges. The .280 Remington is also fabulous. I have and love both.

Bullet integrity and placement in the anatomy makes all the difference really. 300 yard shots is hunter long range to me.

You are correct, it’s not energy that kills the animal it’s tissue destruction. As a game guide and outfitter I saw numerous hunters bringing every conceivable magnum caliber to the hunt. And wondered why I packed a 243. Then we’re totally perplexed when they would put a slug into a moose and instead of seeing him drop, would watch him run off. Bullet placement is key.

I was on a dall sheep/ mountain caribou hunt in The Yukon about 15 years ago. My rifle was chambered in 7mm-08. Several other hunters in camp laughed at my "tiny " caliber rifle. I took a dall sheep at 178 yards and a big mountain caribou at 276 yards, both one shot kills. The outfitter himself was my guide. When we got back to base camp the outfitter asked those in camp: any questions about the 7mm-08 boys?

Nonsense on heart shots. I have hunted at least as long as you and have shot many deer, moose and elk. Animals hit in the heart travel about 3 ft......straight down. Otherwise, great videos.

I bought a rifle chambered in 7mm-08 because of this video

The 7mm08 isnt outdated anyone who says that is stupid (you didnt say that, im just saying). It was ahead of its time, and a wonderful shooter. Hell the 6.5x55mm swede is still used and beloved hunter and had military use all the way to the 90s and its over 120 years old. These gun makers were just ahead of their time and knew what they were doing back in the day.

I used to be a belted mag guy, owning 7mm Rem mags, 300 win mags, and 338 win mags ... then I discovered the 35 Whelen and that ended my mag fixation. Then, shortly after I discovered the 7mm-08. Now I own one 35 Whelen and one 7mm-08, both in Rem 700 cdl sf, and that's all I will ever need. I live in Saskatchewan Canada where I can hunt mule deer and antelope just outside my door on the plains and elk, moose, and white tail in the forests a short drive away. The 7mm-08 has proved to be an outstanding deer rifle, and when handloaded with 150 grain Nosler Accubond Long Range bullets, it's all I will ever need on the plains. It's most often marketed as a cartridge for youths and women ... I find that to be an enormous disservice to the round. It's an accurate and efficient killer of game, without the "manly" brutal kick to the shoulder. I am never going back to the mags :)

a 243 will kill elk all day long. 7m-08 is a fully legit big game choice

While researching Kubota tractors and watching you turn into a snowman on your Kubota my mom 94 years young and I bought a Kubota BX2380 with a front bower and heated Tektite cab. While watching your tractor videos I stumbled on your gun and ammo videos and watched many of them. I was looking for a new deer gun and after watching your video on the 7mm-08 I decided that it was going to be my new deer gun. I love my Remington 7mm Rem Mag with a Jewel trigger for deer but most of my shots were less than 50-60 yards away. The recoil didn’t bother me at all but I wanted a lighter low maintenance rifle. I chose the Tikka T3X 7mm-08 Synthetic stock and stainless barrel and I mounted a Burris Veracity 2-10x 30mm scope and Sako Optilok rings and bases. Your video on the 7mm-08 helped me decide on the caliber. The first time I shot it I smiled because I barely felt any recoil. What a great gun and caliber. Thanks!

I bought my 7mm08 as a Senior in high school in 1981, just a year after Remington introduced the round. I love it and it's bagged many deer over the years. I've consistently shot 1" groups at 100 yds with it.

Sir, by far my favorite video of yours. Well spoken gentleman and very educational video as always. I completely agree with you on the 7mm-08.

I bought my daughter a 660 Mohawk in .243. like you said, the bolt handle leaves a lot to be desired, but man is it a shooter. Love your videos GunBlue, best on KZfaq

Thank you sir, for passing on your years of experience and wisdom.

Thank you . Very thorough video on one of the most popular cartridges in our deer camp.

I've had many calibers over my 40 + years of Deer hunting from 300 win mag, the 30-06, 270 win, 30-30, 35 rem ect...but my now go to Deer rifle is my Browning XBolt Hells Canyon Speed chambered in 7mm-08 just love this rifle and will stay with me until my last day hunting! Great video 👍

I could and have listened to this gentleman for hours. What a living encyclopedia he is.

I took my first buck this season with my new 7mm-08 Weatherby Vanguard. The cartridge just became legal for deer in indiana this year. The buck dropped in his tracks, not taking another step. Thank you for the video.

You have convinced me. I am an Eastern (New Hampshire) hunter, and looking for a field/power line gun that is not overkill, or underkill. (or shoulder killer) I have been tossed up between 243, 270, and 7mm 08. I think this is the one I will start looking for. I have my 30-30 for close woods work.