With regard to the original post, I think the 708 is the better round at normal hunting ranges for big game. I load for a mates 708 and he shoots 140gr sst's into the same hole and really smacks animals hard. Ballistically you get easy speed whereas with my 260 I feel I'm always looking to push it a bit for speed. The 708 performs better with a short barrel as well.
150gr in 708 would be cool with a long mag fit...I imagine 2750fps could be done at a push. I think someone on here is doing that well with a 7 x 57.
I keep going out to buy a 708 and come back with something different all the time.
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