OK I understand your dilemma. I went through the exact same thing. Started with a BLR .308 and switched it for a Micro medallion ( check it out also its a peach) then switched that for a stainless/synthetic model 7. Then bought a BLR in .358 and ended up switching that for a 760 I converted to .358. I also now have a custom shop .350 mag model 7. The triggers on the BLR as as bad as they get but you have a clip and quicker second shots. The new lightweight version of the BLR is about the same weight as a model 7 and they both have 20" barrels. The BLR is only available in blued/wood the Mod 7 is available in S/S. Not helping much am I ? You just need to go to the gun shop and try them both on with a heavy hunting coat so you can see which comes up quiker and feels better. They are both excellent hunting rifles. Right now I don't own a BLR but I have owned 3. Some how I keep flipping them and coming back to them.