i bought my wife a model 7 in 260, now i carry it about 95% of the time, when i went to get one i was looking for a 7-mm08, but i tell you i really like the 260, i have killed 12-15 deer with it, very happy with the caliber, and anybody can shoot it, my grandson weighs around 100# and he'll shoot it all day long, its a real pleasure to shoot