Had 7-08 since about 1987 or so, even bought a second one last year. If i shoot 30 cal, it is with 180gr bullets, and it's a bigger cartridge than the 308, that's just me though, I have a 30R Blaser and a 300H&H also. And this year I joined the 6.5CM crowd. It's a tossup with the 308 case being as versatile as it is with different calibers, they all do the job. Same as with 7mm, 150's for the 7-08, 160's for the 7mag. Just shoot what they were designed for, and use a bullet that is suitable for the critter you want to kill, that will punch a shoulder if necessary.