I own alot of guns but haven't owned a .308 yet. I did have a 7-08 for a couple of years and it was "decent" (LOVED the gun, it was a Model 7 Mountain Rifle). I have had a .280 700 (Custom Shop LSS) for several years and tho I am a "magnumophile" (I have two 7mags as well) I simply LOVE my .280. I don't exactly know why either. I guess because the .280 is so "much" rifle without being a magnum and while it's not superfast, doesn't kick the fillings out of your teeth and it's report doesn't mimick a mushroom cloud, the gun kills deer quickly and at looooooooong ranges!!!

You WONT be sorry with a .280,
RA