the 7mag will work great at the range you want to shoot. i also agree that most deer hunters can't make shot a 400-500 yds. there are lots of things that come into play at those ranges. you have to rock steady,know the wind drift,know your bullet drop.then you must get the animal in the right place ,standing still long enough to kill it. plus you can throw in a little excitment. i shoot my 7mag on paper out to 500yds .
