I picked up a Ruger American compact in 7mm-08 at Sportmans last week.  I have yet to load any ammo for it.  New factory ammo is too expensive and hard to find.  I did make some 7mm-08 brass from some 7.62 LC brass. I have some 7x57's so I have bullets.  I will also need a scope since it has no irons sights.
kwg
Ruger American compact

https://www.starlinebrass.com/7mm-08-remington

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1094688154901?pid=104435

I have one in 6.5.  Not the compact tho.  Insane accuracy for a cheap gun.  Came with a 3 rd mag, and I bought the magpul AICS 7.62 mags too.  Be aware if you use the magpul mags, and accidentally over insert them on an open bolt they will take a lot of force to get back out.  Snap them in on a closed bolt, no issue.

Also my pic rail was not mounted tight at all.  All screws were barely snug.

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Starline has stepped up to the plate the last few years when it comes to brass that a person doesn't normally find.  My American is the compact with an 18" barrel.  I'm not sure a 16 power scope is what I want.  I'm thinking more on the line of a 3-9.  A 2-7 would be the bomb.  

kwg