You really need a 7x57 lol. It would be great for the stuff you hunt.
I completely agree.
Eh, where @LoonWulf lives with the "we gotta take what we can get" availability in reloading components and ammunition, and the way Made in USA commercial 7X57mm Mauser ammunition is loaded way, way below that cartridge's potential in a strong modern action (including the Hornady Superformance 7X57mm factory ammo), a 7mm-08 would be a much better "fit" in those circumstances but hey, why weight practicality and ease highly as considerations when it comes to firearms ownership? I don't now that I can afford not to need to do so!
Yes to all of the above lolHe reloads so will never be a problem.
The 7x57 (maybe AI) is on the short list. I want it in a medium action tho as it's a little long for a 2.8" box.
The 7-08s on the list too, but a few rungs below the x57. It may happen sooner tho just because of availability.
If my buddies wife keeps putting 40-80rounds thru my heavy 6.5, it may happen sooner still.