100% agreed. The 7mm-08 is a deer/hog slaying beast. Same ammo, 2 different weapons. Just have to find a load that makes the Encore tick and away you go!!!!!! Already have brass and all the loading goodies to go. Just make sure to keep your brass for each seperate. I would suggest factory ammo to start with or brand new brass and keep it just for the pistol. If you really wanted to, a set of dies just for it and you won't have to readjust the set to back the shoulder up for each weapon.