Actually, both the .243 and the 7mm-08 are based on the .308 Win. case. That's why it's the 7mm-08 and not the 7mm-43.

Hello hunter,
I love my Rem. mod. 700BDL in 7mm Rem Mag.!
It does have a muzzle break on it and a sims limbsaver recoil pad.
It is topped by a Leupold VariX3 3.5x10x50.
I did even get it glass bed.
Before the bedding, I was at 1 1/4" at 100yds.
It does kick, but at about 1 grand invested, can you complain?
Why settle for a caliber a little bit less or a little bit more?
I did whack a deer in Montana about 100yds. out. It did run about the same 100 yds quartering towards me to expire. A little hole on entry side and both lungs and the heart hanging out the other side!
I can't really complain.
I should have stayed single if I wanted to hunt more.
BC

In your situation, the 7mmRM offers zero advantages in return for the additional recoil. Especially considering you already have a 300WM.

My vote is for the 7mm-08.

I agree.

I only heard of the 7mm-08 about 5 years ago. It kills Elk just fine. My .243 kills deer. My bigger rifles will be handed down, they really serve no purpose for me.

Blur - this is almost 8yrs old. You'll note by the OP's signature line, he's already purchased a 7mm Rem Mag.

Nomercy448 - Who cares what the OP brought. The world is able to read it, and listen to others experiences.

Yeah, Mercy, c'mon...every time I write on a thread, I put it on my CV
The older and longer the thread, the more it's like publishing in a prestigious academic journal!

Ive had several magnums over the years and a couple years back I was looking for something just for deer and Antelope. On some good advice I picked up a Weatherby Vanguard in 7-08. I couldn't be happier I have a couple other Vanguards so I knew it would be accutateand it was. I have shot 3 Whitetails 1 Large 5x4 Mulie and a nice Antelope. Nothing went more then a couple steps and 1 deer and the antelope fell right in the tracks he was standing in. I use the 140 Nosler ballistic tips in federal premium. An added bonus is the recoil is minimal. After shooting about everything out there, I'm over proving how macho I am. Don't get me wrong the 7-08 would be too light for Elk sized game, but if you already have that covered. Treat yourself to the 7-08 you won't be disappointed. Just my 2cents Gil

I guess I'm not the type to be motivated to dig an 8yr old hole just to make a generic comment on an issue that's already been solved long ago. Making comment on a current thread is one thing, but you HAD to have searched for this one with the intention of commenting on 7-08 vs. 7 rem mag...?

I guess I have better things to do in life than necropost. But hey, lots of folks do it...