Originally Posted by Steelhead
7mm08, great brass available and works fine in a short action.


This. I like the 7x57 in a Mex Mauser or similar, but the 7-08 just makes too much sense. It gives you the ballistics of the x57 in a SA with all best brass available. The .284 is "cool", but gives you little advantage over the 7-08 and lots less options for brass.


Originally Posted by Mannlicher
America needs to understand that our troops are not 'disposable'. Each represents a family; Fathers, Mothers, Sons, Daughters, Cousins, Uncles, Aunts... Our Citizens are our most valuable treasure; we waste far too many.