I'm but a noob in comparison with most anyone here, and my input is basically worthless, as it's the only 7 mm I've ever shot wink but my 7 mag has taken pronghorn, black bear, whitetail, javelina, moose and wild boar. I may own other 7mms, but the Big 7 will always have a home in my safe, and until large critters are on the menu (African stuff and brown bear), it's the one I grab when heading off to put lead to flesh.