What are the ballistics on a 7 mm 08?
Generally speaking, most current factory 140 grain 7mm08 loads achieve 2800-2840fps from 22” barrels. Killing performance tends to duplicate the 6.5×55. At close ranges, wounding on medium game is broad and kills are very fast. At ranges beyond 150 yards, as velocity falls below 2600fps, kills can be delayed.
How much does a 7mm-08 drop at 1000 yards?
Average Bullet Drop (Inches) at Long Range
| Yards | .308 Win | 7mm-08 |
|---|---|---|
| 400 | -24.7 | -22.8 |
| 500 | -50.3 | -46.7 |
| 700 | -137.6 | -125.9 |
| 1000 | -401.6 | -373.3 |
How do ballistic coefficients depend on the specific firearm?
Since ballistic coefficients depend on the specific firearm and other conditions that vary, it is notable that methods have been developed for individual users to measure their own ballistic coefficients. Satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) with high ballistic coefficients experience smaller perturbations to their orbits due to atmospheric drag.
What is the 7mm-08 rifle?
The 7mm-08 offered several advantages over the 308 Winchester (which we will cover in a minute), but what it is more well known for is that it is a modern adaptation of the famed 7mm Mauser (7x57mm) round. The 7mm Mauser cartridge was one of the first rimless, smokeless rifle cartridges of its era.
Which has better ballistics 308 or 7mm-08?
The flip side of this is that “when you compare heavy bullets, grain for grain, the 7mm-08 offers better ballistics. In other words a 168-grainer fired from a 7mm-08 will exhibit less drop and less windage than a 168-grain bullet fired from a.308 Win.” Sectional Density vs Ballistic Coefficient.
What is the trajectory of a 7mm bullet?
It has a flatter trajectory than the .308 Winchester and .30-06 Springfield at similar bullet weights because the slightly smaller-diameter 7mm bullet generally has a better ballistic coefficient (BC), and is thus less affected by drag and crosswind while in flight. Its trajectory is comparable to the .270 Winchester.