I have the 7-08 and love it. Can't imagine life without it. Does everything I ever wanted. Absolutely count me as a fan of the cartridge.
That said - were I to do it over, 6.5 would be my choice likely. When I shoot this barrel out - 6.5 will be the replacement. Easier to get off the shelf ammo as prime concern, even tho I reload and IMO you need to reload to take advantage of the 7-08 and high BC bullets. Just not really available off the shelf.
I happen to be using 162 Amax's in mine. I can get VERY close BCs in the 6.5 with a 143. Faster, lighter etc.
