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I would have to strongly recommend the .308 over the 7mm-08 in Alaska. While the 7-08 is great for things like deer and maybe elk, the 308 has a far greater advantage on larger game due to bullet weight. Remember- the case is the same except for the angle of theneck and diameter of bullet used. The powder capacity is the same as well as dynamics within the case. The only real variable you have toward recoil is bullet weight/diameter. Heavier bullets are far more important than the minimal recoil difference felt.

I would ultimtely suggest the .308 loaded with 165 Nosler Partitions. 180 gr bullets might have a slight energy advantage, but the 165 gr will have less felt recoil. You can find this, as seen in the other posts, in any number of models.

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• Youth Caliber for caribou/moose/black bears USMC RET Apr 22 2005
  • youth rifle Bill S. Apr 25 2005
  • Doing the same thing this year luv2angle Apr 24 2005
  • .308 all the way... covert80 Apr 22 2005
  • Remington Model 7 Youth Model Eric Apr 22 2005
  • Ruger Compact HomerAdam Apr 22 2005
  • Suggestion: 700 Youth Model 17 Rem Apr 22 2005
  • My choice B_M Apr 22 2005
    • 308 VS 7mm-08 Muley Crazzy Apr 22 2005
    • Choices gil Apr 22 2005
      • caliber choice rost495 Apr 22 2005