I'm certainly not knocking the 7x57. It's a fine cartridge, and I'd love to have one if budget and safe space permitted. But, for someone who doesn't reload, I think the 7mm-08 is a better choice because factory loads are a bit hotter and more readily available. I think the factories "dumb down" the 7X57 loads because there are a lot of older weapons out there that may not be able to take the pressure of faster loads.

As I understand it, the 7x57 shines when you get into reloading, especially with the heavier bullets.