Savage 16 Lightweight Hunter 7mm-08

[zackcarp]

So I have been looking at this rifle for my wife, as well as a mountain gun for myself if I need it. Unfortunately I don't know anyone who has one to test out for myself. My wife doesn't handle recoil extremely well, shes a novice rifle shooter. The reason for 7mm-08 is she wants to do a cow elk hunt this next year. Im just curious if the savage light weight hunter in 7mm-08 has a solid kick in this light rifle. For reference, my wife finds a 12Ga to be a little too much. Thanks.

[lancetkenyon]

Muzzle brake. Problem solved.

[sherman]

I shot a howa 1500 7mm08 and it was not bad not much more then a 243

[oz31p]

a heavy gun will dampen recoil. My dad is also recoil sensitive so I set him up it a Remington 742 semi auto 30/06. Very mild. Recoil And it's been deadly on cow elk

[Big or Bust]

Should be no issue. My wife has taken multiple cows in the last few years with a 7 lb. 7-08 and 140 Etips.

 

She doesn't like recoil either.

[zackcarp]

Cool, thanks for the input guys.

[CatfishKev]

I have a savage axis at lock stock and barrel right now getting a brake put on. When I get it back your welcome to put a few through it. After my kids hunt of course.

[zackcarp]

Cool kev thanks.

[zackcarp]

So just an update for anyone looking at the same rifle. I did end up purchasing this rifle and glad I did.

 

I added a Vortex Viper 4-12x40mm, Viper rings, and a leather sling. Total weight loaded is 6.5 lbs.

 

The load I worked for it is 120gr Nosler Ballistic Tips on top of 47.9 grains of IMR 4350 in Hornady brass with Winchester Primers.

 

This group was shooting off my pack prone. I did feel myself pull the bottom right shot. But over all, Im very happy. My wife loves it as well and the recoil is perfect for her. We will see how it does on my December Coues Hunt.

 

This pic is twisted to the 9 o'clock position for whatever reason.

[452b264]

So just an update for anyone looking at the same rifle. I did end up purchasing this rifle and glad I did.

 

I added a Vortex Viper 4-12x40mm, Viper rings, and a leather sling. Total weight loaded is 6.5 lbs.

 

The load I worked for it is 120gr Nosler Ballistic Tips on top of 47.9 grains of IMR 4350 in Hornady brass with Winchester Primers.

 

This group was shooting off my pack prone. I did feel myself pull the bottom right shot. But over all, Im very happy. My wife loves it as well and the recoil is perfect for her. We will see how it does on my December Coues Hunt.

 

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This pic is twisted to the 9 o'clock position for whatever reason.

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You should try the 120gr. TTSX it is a deadly bullet in a 7/08, penetrates deep and breaks bone.

[CatfishKev]

So it looks like it has the accutrigger, does it also have the accustock? Thats a nice group. To be honest I was not impressed with the Axis groups at all. I put a timney in it along with the brake and got some factory sst's for it and it did pretty good. Daughter got her elk with one shot so thats good enough for me. Part of my two oldest kids christmas this year are a couple boyds laminate stocks. One for the axis and one for the rem 700 in 243. I will probably track the results and put a thread up on them.

 

Did your wife get a cow tag?

[zackcarp]

I shot a coyote with the 120NBT and was impressed how well it stayed together. I forgot to take a picture of the exit cavity. The 120s apparently have a thicker copper jacket than the 140 NBT. I have read some things about the TTSX and might try them down the road.

 

Kev, the accutrigger is very nice. But it is not a traditional accustock. "To help increase accuracy potential, instead of the AccuStock’s aluminum chassis, this one has dual pillar bedding and it’s backed by a thick, solid rubber recoil pad to take the edge off of hard-kicking loads." That if from the Outdoors review. The stock is VERY light.

 

My wife will be putting in for Elk this next draw.