Both are mild recoiling, very accurate cartridges, and trajectory and performance is very similar between the two... They were both developed essentially for long range target shooting, but are very capable game killers also..

The 7-08 has been around as a factory loading a lot longer and is well established, the .260 less so...For that reason there is a better selection of factory ammo for the 7-08 ,making it a better choice for the non-reloader...