Not to confuse the issue, why don't you look into the 280? Necked down 30 06 case and there are more bullets available for reloading. In between the 308-7mm and the 7 mm magnum. I have an 7mm mauser which is a longer case that the 308-7mm but uses the same bullets and with a 140 gr at 2750 clover leafs or better at 100 yds. The 308 7mm can do the same with less powder.