I'm going to have to change my answer, if that's permitted. Having been tempted a little while now I can't see the justification of getting a 7mm-08. I've got enough mid-range power - 270WSM and a 30-06. I'd be hard pressed to justify having two right now, but I just had to have it. Merry Christmas to me, that kind of thing (it helps when you don't have to ask for permission). Having seen quite a few recent posts asking for advice on the next rifle, I've come to the conclusion that my next one will be a big brute. Not as big as elkampmasters, but likely to be a 375H&H. I'm light years away from that right now, but that's my plan and I'm sticking to it!