Mule deer is the only type of deer I've hunted but I've always figured the 7mm-08 was one of the best cartridges for deer-sized game � it is easy on the shoulder and hard on the deer, and can reach out to 500 yards with manageable drop and plenty of energy.
Yep, funny how some folks think its only good for woods hunting. I've owned both the std and AI versions, with my 7-08AI I smoked a muley buck clean out to a lasered 480 yrds with no problems (139gr Hornady at 2950fps)
And it indeed makes a great woods rifle as well.
MtnHtr
