You really have to define “dying”.
If you are asking if 7-08 fans will continue using them, the answer is no, it’s not dying. If you are asking if the 7-08 will continue to be supported by rifle manufacturers, it’s debatable.
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It's not the easiest to find factor ammo for on the shelf.
Ammo companies make what sells and has high demand - right now, priority 1 is prob Creedmoor for machine time.
I think it will always have fans. I own and shoot one as my primary rifle. Love it. It's been nicknamed "The Death Star" because over the last 10 years, nothing escapes. I think total tracking distance on deer in that time has been 30 feet combined. Just an amazing cartridge that seems to kill above its paygrade.
That said - likely, were I buying new today without a rifle in the case - I'm probably solid in the 6.5 Creed because both rifles and ammo are plentiful.
IMO - it's not dying, it's not growing either and I find it to be amazing as a handloader. Definitely not looking to replace it and as I muse, below say 338/375 magnum - I don't see much need for anything else other than varmint 223. That is to say, if I need "more" than what I can do with a 7-08, I likely need quite a bit more and a 30-06/300WM ain't it chief. YMMV.
Good post, Teal... In this part of the country it's fairly popular, since average distance of shots (for say, deer) is under 100 yds..
