If you are a deer hunter, the big 7 shoots a 140 gr Nosler with 75 gr Retumbo at 3130.....my Tikka 24 inch barrel. My Sako '06 shoots a 168 gr Nosler at 2820 with 57 gr 4350......23 inch barrel.

At 300+ yards, the '06 has more energy.....you lose 2 inches or so in drop.

If you have an '06 already, the big 7 isnot necessary as the '06 is a superior Elk/Moose rifle.

If you are deer hunting only, the flatter big 7 is a great cartridge. Regards, Rick