The 7mm-08 was introduced in the Remington Model 788 and Model 700 rifles in 1980. After the Model 788 carbine was dropped, the 7mm-08 appeared secondary only to the 7mm magnums in velocity among the various 7mm cartridges. In factory rifles with 18-1/2" and 24" barrels, the 140 grain factory load produces, respectively, 2750 to 2800 and 2900 fps. Such performance comes as a result of introducing the cartridge in modern bolt action rifles, which allows the 7mm-08 to be factory loaded to modern chamber pressures. In addition to big game hunting, the 7mm-08 is also quite popular as an accuracy cartridge used for metallic silhouette (rifle and handgun) and Hunter Rifle class benchrest competition. For competitive shooting, a 168 grain match grade bullet and H380, H4895, IMR-4895, or IMR4320 is a winning combination. For big game hunting with lighter bullets, H414, H380, and W-760are good choices. 

This text is based on information from “Cartridges of the World”, Hodgdon reloading manual, the cartridge designer and/or own resources.