Bob, I actually came here to post a very similar question. I've been very interested in purchasing a mountain rifle in 7mm-08 but I've never shot one. For some reason, every time I handle them at the gunshop I come away with the feeling that I would not shoot it as accurately as my BDL 30-06. I don't know if its the lighter weight or slender lines compared to the BDL, but hopefully we can get some guys who have shot both and can offer a comparison.