I would jump on the 7x57 mauser round again but H@R stop making that cal. some time back in the barrel add on program.I think I will send my action out on monday and have them fit the 7MM-08 to the action
Yep, the 30-06 recoils very hard in the handi-rifle, shot one once in that caliber, didn't like it much.
7mm-08 is a good choice, 260 remington as good if not better (I prefer 6.5mms).