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    Velocity and recoil

    Sand sounds like a game changer and I guess it wouldn't affect the integrity of things ?
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    Velocity and recoil

    Good to know ! Great advice from everyone
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    Velocity and recoil

    Great idea ! Fill it up or do half ?
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    308 & 3006

    Was the 308 for economical reasons or is it truly more accurate? If it is, is it because of less powder and less recoil ?
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    Velocity and recoil

    I have to make the best of what I have.
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    Velocity and recoil

    Affirmative !
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    Velocity and recoil

    The 7mm. Is 7.2 mm, 308cal.or 3006 is what I shoot, it is 7.8 mm. Sd. For 140 gr. Is 248. 308 150 gr. Is 226 Sd I thought this would be good for now and when he gets older. For me, I want to try out a solid copper with 150 gr since it is almost as long as a 168 gr lead core.
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    Velocity and recoil

    This rifle has a spacer for the butt stock for when he's older. It's a smooth shooter.
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    Velocity and recoil

    He is driven, he wants to master everything, he is just light framed. I have him outfitted with tools to take injury out of the equation.
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    Velocity and recoil

    I know nothing about loading ammunition, I buy factory. This youth 7mm08 has a 9.5 twist , 20 in. Barrel Scoped. I'm looking for a full load that my son can shoot accurately . He did good with managed recoil ammo , muzzle velocity 2361 140 gr. ,i don't want to take a chance with hunting ...
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    zeroing a 7mmo8 for youth

    Yes its scoped. Does weather temperature change poi ?
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    Velocity and recoil

    How is a muzzle break installed ?
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    Velocity and recoil

    Thanks for the replies? I want my 10 year old to be accurate with his 7mm08 youth rifle from Weatherby. I feel that the managed recoil by Remington won't be enough for deer , I just don't know
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    Velocity and recoil

    Does higher muzzle velocity mean more recoil ?
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    Copper

    With a hammer forged barrel , does it really matter to clean out the the copper when it's used for hunting only? Does it matter when trying different brands for groups ?
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    zeroing a 7mmo8 for youth

    zeroing a 7mm08 for youth Apologies for not responding sooner , forums are new to me. Yes he will, this will be his 2nd year. We borrowed a 243 last year and his doe did not run at all / hornady sst at 60 yards elevated in a box blind. So do i put it on the bull at 100 yards and let the...
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    zeroing a 7mmo8 for youth

    My child's poi is high when he shoots at 60 yards, he weighs 60 lbs. The rifle is zeroed for 60 for now. Does his weight have anything to do with it ? 120 gr. Ttsx Barnes . Thanks !