7mm-08 Remington Trajectory Calculator
See how 7mm-08 Remington stacks up in our full caliber comparison chart — energy, drop and recoil for every rifle caliber side by side.
The 7mm-08 Remington fires .284" bullets from a short-action case based on the .308 Winchester. With a 140-grain bullet at 2,860 fps and a 100-yard zero, you'll see about 3.6 inches of drop at 200 yards, 13.2 inches at 300 yards, and 30 inches at 400 yards. The cartridge still carries over 1,200 ft-lbs of energy past 400 yards, enough for deer-sized game at that distance. Most hunters consider 1,000 ft-lbs the minimum for whitetail, so the 7mm-08 has margin to spare out to 500 yards.
Use the calculator to match your specific load. Click "Modify Calculation" to enter your bullet weight, muzzle velocity, and ballistic coefficient—these vary between factory loads and handloads. You can also factor in shooting angle for uphill or downhill shots, wind speed and direction, and atmospheric conditions like altitude and temperature.
Compare up to 5 different loads. The current caliber (7mm-08 Remington) is pre-selected for the first load.
7mm-08 Remington Trajectory Chart
7mm-08 Remington Ballistics Data
| Range (yd) | Elevation (in) | Elevation (MOA) | Elevation (MIL) | Windage (in) | Windage (MOA) | Windage (MIL) | Time (s) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft-lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | -1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2860.0 | 2543.41 |
| 25 | -0.69 | 2.63 | 0.764 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.027 | 2799.83 | 2437.52 |
| 50 | -0.17 | 0.32 | 0.093 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.054 | 2740.86 | 2335.92 |
| 75 | 0.07 | -0.09 | -0.025 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.082 | 2682.67 | 2237.79 |
| 100 | 0.0 | -0.0 | -0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.11 | 2625.23 | 2142.99 |
| 125 | -0.38 | 0.29 | 0.085 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.139 | 2568.51 | 2051.38 |
| 150 | -1.09 | 0.69 | 0.202 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.168 | 2512.5 | 1962.89 |
| 175 | -2.15 | 1.17 | 0.341 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.198 | 2457.19 | 1877.43 |
| 200 | -3.56 | 1.7 | 0.494 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.229 | 2402.54 | 1794.84 |
| 225 | -5.35 | 2.27 | 0.66 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.261 | 2348.56 | 1715.09 |
| 250 | -7.54 | 2.88 | 0.837 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.293 | 2295.26 | 1638.12 |
| 275 | -10.14 | 3.52 | 1.023 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.326 | 2242.63 | 1563.86 |
| 300 | -13.16 | 4.19 | 1.218 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.36 | 2190.64 | 1492.2 |
| 325 | -16.65 | 4.89 | 1.422 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.395 | 2139.34 | 1423.13 |
| 350 | -20.6 | 5.62 | 1.634 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.43 | 2088.74 | 1356.6 |
| 375 | -25.06 | 6.38 | 1.855 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.467 | 2038.83 | 1292.55 |
| 400 | -30.03 | 7.17 | 2.085 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.504 | 1989.63 | 1230.91 |
| 425 | -35.56 | 7.99 | 2.323 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.542 | 1941.16 | 1171.67 |
| 450 | -41.66 | 8.84 | 2.571 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.581 | 1893.44 | 1114.77 |
| 475 | -48.37 | 9.72 | 2.828 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.621 | 1846.49 | 1060.17 |
| 500 | -55.71 | 10.64 | 3.094 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.662 | 1800.32 | 1007.83 |
Take this table to the range
The 7mm-08 Remington reference load above as a wallet-size DOPE card: the same zero, standard conditions, holds in MOA, a 10 mph wind column, and a blank column to write in what the rifle actually does.
Download it as it is, or customize the size (turret cap, armband, index card), the columns, the wind speeds and units.
Print at 100% (“Actual size”). Laminate it or use waterproof paper for the field.
Available 7mm-08 Remington Ammunition Ballistics
| Product | Velocity (fps) | BC | 100yd Drop | 200yd Drop | 300yd Drop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes VOR-TX 7mm-08 Remington 120gr TTSX Ammo Ballistics | 3005 | 0.373 | 0.0" | -3.1" | -11.8" |
| Federal Fusion 7mm-08 Remington 120gr Soft Point Ammo Ballistics | 3000 | 0.335 | 0.0" | -3.2" | -12.2" |
| Hornady Precision Hunter 7mm-08 Remington 150gr ELD-X Ammo Ballistics | 2770 | 0.574 | 0.0" | -3.6" | -13.0" |
| Winchester Ballistic Silvertip 7mm-08 Remington 140gr Polymer Tip Ammo Ballistics | 2770 | 0.454 | 0.0" | -3.8" | -13.7" |
Zeroing the 7mm-08 Remington
Every table in this section uses the same reference load as the calculator above, 140gr G1 .390 at 2,860 fps, with a 1.5" sight height over the bore, at standard conditions (59°F, sea level, no wind for drop; 10 mph crosswind for drift). A hunting rifle with a scope in standard rings sits about 1.5" over the bore; the zero you choose sets how far you can hold on hair without thinking about the range. Change the bullet, velocity or sight height in the calculator above to solve your own load.
7mm-08 Remington zero comparison
| 100-yd zero | 200-yd zero | |
|---|---|---|
| Near zero | 64 yd | 31 yd |
| Far zero | 100 yd | 200 yd |
| Max ordinate | +0.1" | +1.9" |
| Max ordinate distance | 82 yd | 118 yd |
| Hold-dead-on window (8" vital zone, ±4") | 0–206 yd | 0–261 yd |
| Sight in at 100 yd | 0.0" (0.0 MOA) | +1.8" (+1.7 MOA) |
| Drop at 300 yd | -13.2" | -7.8" |
| Drop at 400 yd | -30.0" | -22.9" |
| Energy at 300 yd | 1,492 ft-lb | 1,492 ft-lb |
How to read it: filled circles are the near and far zero, where the bullet's path crosses the line of sight;the triangle is the peak (max ordinate). The shaded band is the 8" vital zone, ±4" either side of the line of sight. The dashed line marks the edge of the hold-dead-on window. The chart is zoomed to where the zero matters; the tables below run to 500 yards.
Key terms
- Near zero
- Where the bullet first climbs up through the line of sight. It starts below the sight, because the sight sits above the barrel.
- Far zero
- Where it falls back down through the line of sight. A "200-yard zero" is the far zero; the near zero comes with it.
- Max ordinate
- The highest the bullet gets above the line of sight, between the two crossings. This is what makes a zero shoot high in the middle.
- Point blank range (MPBR)
- The zero that keeps the whole arc inside a vital zone for the longest distance, so you can aim at the centre and hold dead-on.
7mm-08 Remington with a 100-Yard Zero
Zeroed at 100 yards with a 1.5" sight height, the 140gr load first crosses the line of sight at 64 yards, peaks +0.1" at 82 yards, returns to zero at 100, and is -13.2" at 300 and -30.0" at 400 yards.
| Range (yd) | Drop (in) | Drop (MOA) | Drop (MIL) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft-lb) | Wind drift, 10 mph (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | -1.5" | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2,860 | 2,543 | 0.0 |
| 25 | -0.7" | -2.63 | -0.76 | 2,800 | 2,438 | 0.1 |
| 50 | -0.2" | -0.32 | -0.09 | 2,741 | 2,336 | 0.2 |
| 75 | +0.1" | +0.09 | +0.02 | 2,683 | 2,238 | 0.5 |
| 100 | 0.0" | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2,625 | 2,143 | 0.8 |
| 125 | -0.4" | -0.29 | -0.08 | 2,569 | 2,051 | 1.3 |
| 150 | -1.1" | -0.69 | -0.20 | 2,512 | 1,963 | 1.9 |
| 175 | -2.2" | -1.17 | -0.34 | 2,457 | 1,877 | 2.6 |
| 200 | -3.6" | -1.70 | -0.49 | 2,403 | 1,795 | 3.4 |
| 225 | -5.4" | -2.27 | -0.66 | 2,349 | 1,715 | 4.4 |
| 250 | -7.5" | -2.88 | -0.84 | 2,295 | 1,638 | 5.4 |
| 275 | -10.1" | -3.52 | -1.02 | 2,243 | 1,564 | 6.6 |
| 300 | -13.2" | -4.19 | -1.22 | 2,191 | 1,492 | 8.0 |
| 325 | -16.7" | -4.89 | -1.42 | 2,139 | 1,423 | 9.5 |
| 350 | -20.6" | -5.62 | -1.63 | 2,089 | 1,357 | 11.1 |
| 375 | -25.1" | -6.38 | -1.86 | 2,039 | 1,293 | 12.9 |
| 400 | -30.0" | -7.17 | -2.08 | 1,990 | 1,231 | 14.8 |
| 425 | -35.6" | -7.99 | -2.32 | 1,941 | 1,172 | 16.9 |
| 450 | -41.7" | -8.84 | -2.57 | 1,893 | 1,115 | 19.2 |
| 475 | -48.4" | -9.72 | -2.83 | 1,846 | 1,060 | 21.6 |
| 500 | -55.7" | -10.64 | -3.09 | 1,800 | 1,008 | 24.2 |
140gr G1 .390 at 2,860 fps, 1.5" sight height over bore, standard conditions (59°F, sea level), 10 mph full-value crosswind. Positive drop is above the line of sight.
7mm-08 Remington with a 200-Yard Zero
Zeroed at 200 yards with a 1.5" sight height, the 140gr load first crosses the line of sight at 31 yards, peaks +1.9" at 118 yards, returns to zero at 200, and is -7.8" at 300 and -22.9" at 400 yards.
| Range (yd) | Drop (in) | Drop (MOA) | Drop (MIL) | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft-lb) | Wind drift, 10 mph (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | -1.5" | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2,860 | 2,543 | 0.0 |
| 25 | -0.2" | -0.92 | -0.27 | 2,800 | 2,438 | 0.1 |
| 50 | +0.7" | +1.38 | +0.40 | 2,741 | 2,336 | 0.2 |
| 75 | +1.4" | +1.79 | +0.52 | 2,683 | 2,238 | 0.5 |
| 100 | +1.8" | +1.71 | +0.50 | 2,625 | 2,143 | 0.8 |
| 125 | +1.9" | +1.41 | +0.41 | 2,569 | 2,051 | 1.3 |
| 150 | +1.6" | +1.01 | +0.29 | 2,512 | 1,963 | 1.9 |
| 175 | +1.0" | +0.53 | +0.16 | 2,457 | 1,877 | 2.6 |
| 200 | +0.0" | +0.01 | 0.00 | 2,403 | 1,795 | 3.4 |
| 225 | -1.3" | -0.57 | -0.16 | 2,349 | 1,715 | 4.4 |
| 250 | -3.1" | -1.17 | -0.34 | 2,295 | 1,638 | 5.4 |
| 275 | -5.2" | -1.81 | -0.53 | 2,243 | 1,564 | 6.6 |
| 300 | -7.8" | -2.48 | -0.72 | 2,191 | 1,492 | 8.0 |
| 325 | -10.8" | -3.18 | -0.93 | 2,139 | 1,423 | 9.5 |
| 350 | -14.4" | -3.91 | -1.14 | 2,089 | 1,357 | 11.1 |
| 375 | -18.4" | -4.67 | -1.36 | 2,039 | 1,293 | 12.9 |
| 400 | -22.9" | -5.46 | -1.59 | 1,990 | 1,231 | 14.8 |
| 425 | -28.0" | -6.28 | -1.83 | 1,941 | 1,172 | 16.9 |
| 450 | -33.6" | -7.13 | -2.07 | 1,893 | 1,115 | 19.2 |
| 475 | -39.9" | -8.02 | -2.33 | 1,846 | 1,060 | 21.6 |
| 500 | -46.8" | -8.93 | -2.60 | 1,800 | 1,008 | 24.2 |
140gr G1 .390 at 2,860 fps, 1.5" sight height over bore, standard conditions (59°F, sea level), 10 mph full-value crosswind. Positive drop is above the line of sight.
Maximum Point Blank Range for the 7mm-08 Remington
Maximum point blank range (MPBR) is the zero that keeps the bullet inside a vital zone, never more than half its height above or below the line of sight (an 8" zone is ±4"), for as far as possible. Zero at the distance in the table and you can hold dead-on from the muzzle to the far edge of the window.
| Vital zone | Zero at | Hold dead-on from | To (MPBR) | Max ordinate | Near / far zero | CSV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8" (whitetail, pronghorn) | 264 yd | 0 yd | 310 yd | +4.0" at 148 yd | 23 / 264 yd | Download |
| 10" (elk, moose) | 288 yd | 0 yd | 338 yd | +5.0" at 159 yd | 21 / 288 yd | Download |
MPBR assumes a centred hold, a level shot and no wind; it is a ceiling, not a licence to skip ranging. The far edge of the window is where the bullet has already fallen half the vital zone.
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