Both are nice, surprisingly, half the time anyone mentions a remington on here I think its usually for one of their "ugliest models offered" prizes.....

Between the .260 and 7mm-08 I'd pick the 7mm-08 hands down I think, and quite sure its more popular than the .260 as well, something to consider, esp if you're new and don't handload....though I bet both will be around for years to come, but you never know.

Of those 2 rifles, I've never liked how laminates looked, though they are more hardy compared to wood stocks, ie with swelling and shringing.....but not as good as a synthetic. So that may be somethign to consider....

Also it looks like the laminate model has a shorter barrel.....in that case I'd def choose the 7mm-08.

Is the 7mm-08 faster than the .260? I'd assumed the .260 would be faster ie same powder pushing a smaller bullet. The 7mm-08 would be a better all around IMO.

You may consider a .270 win, .270 wsm, .30-06, .300 wsm, someone mentioned the .308......a good round, though I really like that 7mm-08 configuration amonst the .308 brotheron. Get the 7mm-08

I'd get the 7mm-08 or .270 wsm in the CDL SF hands down!
or hey why not in .257 wby?

PS- you plan to spend some serious coin on this/a rifle? how so? I think you'll be getting a great set up in the CDL SF in 7mm-08, though you may really consider the .270 WSM.

If you are planning to spend some coin....certainly spend the money on a quality scope.....