I have the A-Bolt hunter in 7mm-08. It is one of the best cartidges around. Flatter shooting than the 308, less recoil than the 270...Great energy down range. It's actually about the ballistic twin of the 30-06 (if you compare the 140 gr. to the -06's 165 gr.) It's really hard to beat in a short action. The 7mm bullet is wildly available for reloading as well.

I think you would be very happy with it. I also have a new Remington 7600 in 7mm-08.