As much as the 260 might be a great deer round I prefer the 7mm-08.It is a little more versatile if you ever decide to use it on game bigger than deer and there is a much better selection of factory 7mm-08 loads available if you don't handload.Also the 260 is new and who knows if this cartridge will last long while the 7mm-08 is extremely popular and factory loads will always be available if you don't reload.