I would get the 30-06.Not that the 7WSM is a bad cartridge,but the 30-06 has many advantages as previously stated.The 7WSM may beat it at longer distances,but with the powders and bullets available today,the 30-06 is better than ever.I think it hits as hard or maybe even a little harder than my 7mags which are more comparable to the 7WSM.The 30-06 also offers a wider range of bullet weights too.