Originally Posted by
popeye2
In this case I would go with the 7mm-08 strictly because it has slightly less recoil, all other things being equal.
IMO It's hard to beat a 140gr 7mm bullet for deer hunting, and it doesn't matter if it's fired from a 7mm-08, 7x57, 280 or 7 Rem Mag.
Right on....They sure do kill deer awful dead real quick. I've been a 7mm advocate for a lot of years, and have used all you mentioned but the 7X57. I'm currently shooting a 7-08 and see no reason to change. That cartridge is one sweet thing. Does it's job well, and with very moderate recoil. The 140 bullets are just about perfect for whitetails. Excellent pick....