I have both the 25-06 and 7mm-08. Both are execelent for deer! For shots 300 yards my first pick would be the 25-06...not that the 08 coulden't be used at that range,I just like a flatter shooting caliber for longer ranges. As for the bullets I shoot 139gr Hornady for the 7mm-08 and 120gr Hornady HPBT for the 25-06...<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

Hunt Safe!

Jack