For the vast majority of hunters, the 7mm-08 will do all you need done. It has the same appeal in a SA, as the 270 win does in a LA. Very effective, but lower recoil than the parent cartridge. The 7-08 is going to be lighter, more efficient, have less muzzle blast and lower recoil than it LA rivals. In some (longer range, heavier bullet) applications, it is not going to be as effective as a 270/280. But with today's bullets it's a very practical cartridge.
