Hi 4feathers,

I don't think there is enough difference between these two cartridges.....for either to have an over riding advantage. Though I am sure there will be more than a few people that will try to make that case.

Either have some advantages.....small though they may be.....over the other. The .308 is a military cartridge and as such brass and ammo will always be more abundant. The .308 has the ability to handle slightly heavier bullets when the game gets bigger than deer. And there is probably no caliber in North America, than .30 caliber, with a greater selection of component bullets.

The 7mm-08 on the other hand has the advantage of greater sectional density given same bullet weight. It may shoot slightly flatter with the most common medium game bullet weights. It is popular enough that obtaining ammo shouldn't ever be a problem.

Given either of their qualities.....I'd simply pick the one I happened to "like the most".....and let it go at that!

Good luck with your decision.

Dave

P.S. They are both great cartriges for the uses you have suggested!