The 308 is argueably the better choice in every area but style points. The 7x57 is hard to beat for tradition's sake given it's history as a sporting round.
So I am at the crossroads,I have decided to build a custom full stock hunting rifle because I bought a nice full stock english walnut blank. I haven't decided for sure on the donor action because it depends upon the cartridge.
At the top of the short list are 7x57 and 308. The 308 will fit in a 2.8 inch short action of which there are many.The 7x57 really cries out for a 'long' short action of about 3.1 inches like a Montana or NULA neither of which are avaiable on every bush.
Decisions,decisions......
Britt
