139 Hornady would be my first choice.
Nosler Partition would work very well also, I don't think you need it with the velocity produced by the 7mm-08.
Perhaps I'm a poor hunter compared to others. I know Mule Deer has written about dropping a moose with his 7x57 and 139 Hornady for instance.
I tend to use larger cartridges than was strictly is needed because I worry about not getting side shots that allow me to place the bullet where it can get to the vitals.
So I would prefer a larger cartridge in case capacity and bullet diameter. But that is not what you were asking. So, again I think the 139 Grain Hornady would be my first choice with the 7mm-08.
I've owned a 7x57 (ballistic twin) since the 60's and recently bought a 7mm-08 for my wife. I've never had to take a second shot when using the 7x57 and 139 Hornady combo.
Last edited by Bugger; 04/28/15.
