There is a wealth of knowledge it what wicklundrh wrote. I do like the 7-08 though in a model 7 for stand hunting where there will only be a chance of one shot and no chance of the barrel heating up. My favorite is my 280 from Remington's custom shop. It will put 3 completely under a dime, when I do my part. I do hand load my ammo although, that is not as big a difference as it use to be.