I bought one, left handed, last year in 30-06. It was the first my first new rifle. It shoots great, especially with the Trijicon scope I put on it.
The recoil pad is soft, and may not handle a lot of rough abuse. Also, you may have to adjust the tension of the latch spring for the mag floor plate. When I first got mine, it would spring open when fired if it was full. A little adjustment with an allen wrench and no problem.
I've never shot the 7-08. but I've read that many consider it a great deer cartridge.