All I can say is it is a very good round. I have been using the 7mm rem mag exclusivly for about 15 years now. I have shot a bunch of animals and they don't go far. Usually only a couple of steps and that is it. I started handloading, and once I started to use Nosler partitions in 175gr. I have not revoverd a bullet yet.

Pick a make and model of a rifle you like and can afford. And pratice with it. You wont be dissapointed. I also believe that the 7 mag is more powerful than the ol 06. But I am not going to get into any argument in that catagory. Buy one and enjoy it, it will serve you well and harvest any animal you may want to hunt, minus the big bears!

Good luck Buck