Back to the original question about which caliber for deer..... all three are great deer rounds. A guy won' t go wrong with either.

Now the 260 or 7mm-08 debate: No difference at all. Ballistically they are so close that it is a mute point, both are light on recoil, both will do in 99% of hunting situations with deer/antelope, both can be short range elk guns, etc. They are VERY CLOSE.

Also, I really don' t see the 260 fading away simply because it is now becoming a favorite of long range competitive target shooters. At this point it only trails the 308 in that category and is coming on fast. Also, several local gunshop owners tell me it is becoming a favorite for first hunting rifles. Many fathers who would buy their sons and daughters a 243 are now going for the 260.

So, with all that being said...... either a 260, 7mm-08, or 308 will work to the original question.