Ordered new Howa Compact 7mm-08

[OnEsHoT]

Ordered new Howa Compact 7mm-08.

I'm planning on it being used as my deer rifle.. Keeping the 300 Win Mag. for Elk.

I'm hoping it will shoot 120gr. BT's well.. I like 'em at around 3100 fps. I should be able to get real close to that even in a 20" barrel.

The Remington Mountain LSS had my heart, but I thought I would save a couple hundred dollars and put that into higher quality optics.

[sawsman]

Good on ya! That is a great make and a great caliber!

I have a 7MM-08 in a Cooper Custom Classic. Love it!

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Cant wait to see yours.. maybe you can post some pic's when you get it?

[OnEsHoT]

That is a beautiful rifle.

Heavy barrel?

What do you hunt with it and what loads do you use?

[sawsman]

Thanks.

It's pretty much dedicated for mule deer. Yes it has a heavy barrel. Total weight with scope is 8.1 lbs.

Been shooting factory ammo with 140 gr accutips.

[OnEsHoT]

SImply awsome.

length of barrel?

[sawsman]

24" match grade barrel made by Wilson.