why two manufacturers have dropped it from thier line-up .NEF and Ruger (except for the compact ).
I don't know where you got your info on NEF dropping the 7mm-08 Rem because it is still listed and still on the website. As far as Ruger, I know it is only listed in the Compact on the website, but I just bought a 77 Mk II lightweight 7mm-08 that was manufactured this year. Ruger has a habit of not listing everything on their site. The 7mm-08 Rem really shines in the short, handy rifles anyway.