I had my model 7 .260 rebarreled to .338-08 (now called the Federal). Went from poking holes in game with long tracks afterwards to DRT.
There is more recoil and the rifle is fairly lightweight so a limbsaver grind to fit recoil pad took care of that. Also increased the barrel length and taper. It's a very capable rifle now.
If you are more interested in a bench shooter then get a heavy barrelled rifle in a small bore caliber with no recoil.
If you want the better big game rifle pick the .338 Federal or .358 Win.
If you just want to be the coolest guy in deer camp pick the .250 Savage or .257 Roberts.
All good choices. May as well get 4 rifles.
