I'm sure it's been said many times by the experts here that the overall popularity and greatness of the 270 Win had a great deal to do with the "failure" of the 280 Rem in becoming a top 5 cartridge. The 280 Rem has always been a spectacular performer, especially for the handloader.
The 7mm08 offered everything most shooters and hunters wanted in a mild-recoiling cartridge. Throw in the wide variety of actions it came in since its inception and it shouldn't be any wonder why the 7mm08 is a top seller.
For whatever it's worth, if I were somehow forced to use either one exclusively for the rest of my life I wouldn't exactly cry myself to sleep at night. They're both world class.
Last edited by RollingThunder; 03/01/18.
