Originally Posted By: ackleymanOriginally Posted By: pahntr760Originally Posted By: boonecountyThanks for the options so far gentlemen. My VTR as I believe all VTR's is a short action. 7mm-08 kinda seems like a bit of a limp noodle compared to the 284 win? Or am I wrong? 6.5x284 is awesome, but already have 260 rem in the stable, and looking for something with more uumpph at range. 7 saum seems great, but what about brass availability?
The 7-08 can be loaded to within 100-200 FPS of the 284 Win...that should't be the only factor considered IMO.
Both are wonderful cartridges, but I have a slight preference to the 7-08...simply that though, a preference. I'd not kick either out of bed for eating crackers.
7/08 AI = 284
7/08 AI = 140 at 3000
120 at 3200-3250
And if it were me, I'd spark the fire with a SRP via resized and formed 308 Palma brass. I just like the idea of some extra web support.