I was also on Remingtons Ballistic site comparing the 7-08 w/ 140g psp corelocs too .270 w/ 130g psp corelocs. The velocity,energy & drop are very similar also.
My reason for this post is I'm looking to get another rifle.I own a Rem. 700 in .243 & a Marlin 336 in .35. So I'm giving the marlin to my son and I just want another rifle.
While it will be be used for mainly deer who knows,I just might want too elk hunt before I get too damn old !
The recoil energy {according to Chuck Hawks table} is for the 7-08 12.6,about 3lbs less than the .308 w/ a 150g bullet & 4lbs less than a .270 w/ a 130g bullet.
If the performance of the 7-08 is close too the .308 & .270 I'm all for less recoil !!
Thank you guys for your input.