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Rifle · SAAMI

7mm-08 Remington

7mm-08

Versatile short-action hunting cartridge.

Caliber
0.2839″ · 7.21 mm
Introduced
1980
Case
Rimless
Parent
.308 Winchester
Primary use
Hunting, Target
Status
Active
Velocity2,750–3,000 fps
Energy2,300–2,700 ft·lb
Typical grains120 · 140 · 150 gr
Identity
Introduced
1980
Type
Rifle
Origin
United States
Inventor
Remington
Manufacturer
Remington Arms
Standard
SAAMI
Status
Active
Availability
Abundant
Build
Case capacity
52.2 gr H₂O
Twist (typical)
1:9.25 to 1:9.5
Primer
Large Rifle
Case type
Rimless
Pressure & range
Max pressure
61,000 psi
Eff. range
400 yd
Recoil
12–16 ft·lb

Ballistics

Real trajectory computed from a representative load — HSM Trophy Gold VLD 168 gr, 2,600 fps, BC 0.337 G7 · 100 yd zero.

overlay up to 2
RangeVelocityEnergyDrop (in)Drop (MOA)
0 yd25992520-1.5″—
100 yd247022750.0″0.0
200 yd23432048-4.2″-2.0
300 yd22201839-14.7″-4.7
400 yd21011647-32.4″-7.7
500 yd19851470-57.8″-11.0
600 yd18721307-92.2″-14.7
700 yd17621158-136.4″-18.6
800 yd16551021-191.7″-22.9

Point-mass G7/G1 drag model, standard atmosphere — within ~2% of reference solvers to 1000 yd; real barrels and conditions vary. Open in Ballistic Compare →

Performance

Best for HuntingHSM Trophy Gold168 gr · Berger VLD · 2,650 fps · BC 0.337 G7Buy now →
Best for TargetBlack Hills Gold Hunting168 gr · Berger OTM · 2,650 fps · BC 0.337 G7Buy now →

Buy links open 7mm-08 Remington ammunition at Rivertown Munitions.

Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds

Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.

CIP TDCC · verified
Measuremmin✓
Bullet ⌀7.210.284✓
Neck ⌀8.000.315✓
Shoulder ⌀11.530.454✓
Shoulder angle20°—✓
Base ⌀11.960.471✓
Rim ⌀12.010.473✓
Belt ⌀n/a
Rim thickness1.370.054✓
Neck length7.220.284≈
Case length51.692.035✓
Overall length71.122.800✓

Size vs familiar rounds

Drawn at true 1:1 — every case is accurate relative to the others. Absolute size depends on your screen's pixel density, so measuring one against a real ruler may be off. 7mm-08 Remington is highlighted below.

Factory loads

In production — 416 active loads across 35 brands. Top 15 shown · see all 416 →.

BrandLoadGrainBulletFPSft·lbBC
HornadyGMX Superformance139GMX3,0002,7770.420 G1
HornadySuperformance SST139SST Polymer Tip2,9502,6860.265 G7
HornadyOutfitter139CX2,9502,6860.270 G7
HornadySuperformance GMX139GMX Lead Free2,9502,6860.420 G1
HornadyInterBond139InterBond Bonded SP2,9502,6860.485 G1
HornadySuperformance SST139SST2,9502,6860.265 G7
HornadySuperformance139SST2,9502,6860.265 G7
BergerHunting VLD130VLD Hunting2,8602,3610.271 G7
Black HillsGold VLD140Berger VLD2,8502,5250.315 G7
HornadyPrecision Hunter ELD-X143ELD-X2,8002,4890.320 G7
NoslerBallistic Tip Hunting140Ballistic Tip2,8002,4370.485 G1
Sig SauerElite Hunting140OTM2,8002,4370.315 G7
HSMTrophy Gold140Berger VLD2,8002,4370.315 G7
Black HillsGold Berger VLD140VLD Hunting2,8002,4370.315 G7
NoslerTrophy Grade Ballistic Tip140Ballistic Tip Hunting2,8002,4370.485 G1

Velocities are manufacturer-stated (test-barrel). Discontinued loads dimmed.

Suitable powders

10 reloading powders listed for 7mm-08 Remington, fastest to slowest. Cross-reference in the finder →

IMR 3031Alliant Reloader 15Vihtavuori N140LT-32AR 2209Reloader 17Vihtavuori N150H4350IMR 4350Reloader 19
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Firearms chambered in 7mm-08 Remington

12 models in the database chamber 7mm-08 Remington. Browse all →

Zermatt Arms TL3Ruger American Rifle Hunter 7mm-08Savage Arms 110 Hunter 7mm-08 Rem 22-inchBrowning X-Bolt Micro Compact .308 Win 20-inchThompson Center Arms Compass II 7mm-08 Rem 21.6-inchSavage 110 Apex Hunter 25-06Mossberg Patriot Super Bantam 7mm-08 Rem 20-inchChristensen Arms Mesa 7mm-08 RemMossberg Patriot Super Bantam .243 Win 20-inchSavage Savage 110 Engage Hunter XP 7mm-08 RemRuger American Predator 7mm-08Winchester Repeating Arms XPR Compact 7mm-08 Rem 20-inch

Lineage

Immediate parent
.308 Winchester
Family TreeOpen 7mm-08 Remington in the interactive cartridge family tree↗

Connected reference

Loads416 factory loads for 7mm-08 Remington↗Reloading10 suitable powders — cross-reference↗FirearmsFirearms in 7mm-08 Remington↗ToolCompare ballistics↗

History

Wildcatted in 1958, standardized by Remington in 1980. Essentially a short-action 7mm. Quickly gained popularity for deer and antelope. Considered by many as the perfect short-action hunting round.

FAQs

What twist rate does 7mm-08 Remington use?
7mm-08 Remington typically uses a 1:9.25 to 1:9.5 twist rate.
What bullet diameter is 7mm-08 Remington?
7mm-08 Remington uses a 0.2839″ (7.21 mm) diameter bullet.
Is 7mm-08 Remington still in production?
7mm-08 Remington is active; typical availability is abundant.
What is 7mm-08 Remington used for?
7mm-08 Remington is primarily used for hunting, target.
What is 7mm-08 Remington based on?
7mm-08 Remington is derived from the .308 Winchester case.
What are the best powders for 7mm-08 Remington?
Reloading powders commonly listed for 7mm-08 Remington include IMR 3031, Alliant Reloader 15, Vihtavuori N140, LT-32, among 10 suitable options.

Sources & provenance

Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 416 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →