A little more thump is sure not what I had in mind. What I mean is that if the 7 Mag jerks your chain then by all means, BUY IT. I have seen no real world difference on elk between the rifles from 6.5x55 on up. This, if the hunter does his part. In these calibers, the Thump is provided by the hunter.He does his part, the rifle will do its part.