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FiveInADime · May 21, 2013, 12:44 PM

Just curious, not judging, but why did you buy two rifles with almost the exact same cartridge. The 7mm-08 and .260 are so close in performance and literally are the same cartridge with 0.5mm difference in bullet diameter. I would have got the Browning in a 30-06, 7mag, 300 win mag, something capable/sensible for all N. American game. You sound like you may have the means to someday hunt up North or out West. I love the 7-08 and have one, but I wouldnt take it on an elk hunt if I didn't have to.

May 21, 2013, 12:44 PM	#10
FiveInADime Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2012 Posts: 607	Just curious, not judging, but why did you buy two rifles with almost the exact same cartridge. The 7mm-08 and .260 are so close in performance and literally are the same cartridge with 0.5mm difference in bullet diameter. I would have got the Browning in a 30-06, 7mag, 300 win mag, something capable/sensible for all N. American game. You sound like you may have the means to someday hunt up North or out West. I love the 7-08 and have one, but I wouldnt take it on an elk hunt if I didn't have to.