RE: 30 06 vs. 7mm vs. 300 WSM
I believe the 300WSM would serve you best. There is certainly nothing wrong with the WSM. Like any other gun, they have their strong points and weak points. The only down side of the WSM's was ammo availability. Thats not true any more as even Walmart handles the 300 WSM and 270 WSM ammo. The 300 WSM would be about as versitile as one gun can get. Myself I would be happy with the standard 270/280 as well. 7MM-08 and 308 would also do the job if you don't want the kick and muzzle blast of the bigger guns. Many good choices.