This is kinda like compairing a .270 to a '06...Deer will never know the difference...But if larger game is going to be encountered I'd opt for the 30 caliber....

Sorry, just reread your post...For deer 7mm-08...My brother has used a Model 7 for about 20 years, shoots 140gr CoreLokts...Easily does the job on deer...He likes it so much he recently sold his .280...