I like my 7 mag, I refrained from buying one for years. I got a great one in a trade a few years back! It's become my go to rifle for deer, elk, and most everything! I still like my 06, 300, 308 and others! My 7 mag is a stainless Ruger with timney trigger, and shoots excellent! Still haven't got bit by the 270 bug probably never will!