Big fan of the 7mm08. Have a few actually on various platforms. I used to use the SST's until I ran into a couple of Big Bucks and close range shoulder shots. Had to take another shot on both of them because the bullet failed to penetrate. Blew up on the shoulder. Both shots were within 50 yards. Same problem on a couple of hogs as well. I switched to the Interlocks and Interbonds and never looked back. Now, I never had a single issue with the SST's on anything further out that 75 yards and I reload to the outer edges of speed so you shooting factory loads may be just fine on Lopes but I really would go for a heavier weight such as a loading of 139-140 grain bullet for Mulies. My TC barrel really likes the 139gr SST's and interlocks both but every barrel out there has it's loves. Since you don't reload your cost for finding what your new rifle likes to eat may be a bit pricey but well worth the expense to insure good performance.