Ordered new Howa Compact 7mm-08
Ordered new Howa Compact 7mm-08
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.
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.
Re: Ordered new Howa Compact 7mm-08
Good on ya! That is a great make and a great caliber!
I have a 7MM-08 in a Cooper Custom Classic. Love it! Cant wait to see yours.. maybe you can post some pic's when you get it?
I have a 7MM-08 in a Cooper Custom Classic. Love it! Cant wait to see yours.. maybe you can post some pic's when you get it?
"Reality is that which, when you stop believing it, dosen't go away."-Philip K. Dick
Re: Ordered new Howa Compact 7mm-08
That is a beautiful rifle.
Heavy barrel?
What do you hunt with it and what loads do you use?
Heavy barrel?
What do you hunt with it and what loads do you use?
Re: Ordered new Howa Compact 7mm-08
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.
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.
"Reality is that which, when you stop believing it, dosen't go away."-Philip K. Dick
Re: Ordered new Howa Compact 7mm-08
SImply awsome.
length of barrel?
length of barrel?
Re: Ordered new Howa Compact 7mm-08
24" match grade barrel made by Wilson.
"Reality is that which, when you stop believing it, dosen't go away."-Philip K. Dick