The 7mm-08 has less recoil. Remember energy=mass X velocity. Alot of people are saying 7-08. Remember the fellow said he will be doing some elk hunting, The 7-08 is too light for elk, sorry guys but not enough power(energy). If the buyer wants enough energy for an elk rifle, lightweight rifle to carry(this means short action), ballistics to cleanly kill at 300 yards, but not a shoulder buster like the new WSM's, then the 350 Remington Magnum is a great choice, Tom.