My buddy's that reload tell me you can make a 7-08 out preform a 308 in you know the right data.
Define outperform...
Yeah I'd like to talk to his buddy's about that statement
X3, I'd like to listen in on that .
It would be a lot of ballistic gack BS.
My first rifle which was my only rifle for many years was a Ruger tanger 7x57, essentially a 7 08. It WAS loaded very hot, 3000+ FPS with a 22 in barrel, which is it least 100+ FPS faster than your should push 140 gr bullets in that gun. Killed dozens of deer with that gun and it works great, but it's mainly just a safe queen these days.
I finally purchased a 308 about 10 years ago and it kills great as well.