I have a 7mm-08 in a Sako rifle. Very nice package, accurate and easy to shoot. I also have a .280 so I basically only use the 7mm-08 with 140 grain bullets and use the .280 with anything heavier. I have taken a number of deer with the 7-08 and find it very effective. I primarily use either Hornady 139 gr softpoints or Speer 145 gr. softpoints.