I've already got a 7mm Rem Mag, so the short mag ain't any different there. I was just thinking of getting one for a lighter/shorter gun for carrying on long extended hunts. Same theory for the 25WSSM, I miss having a 25-06 in my arsenal, and I thought I'd give one a try.

I pretty much just need a good excuse to buy a new toy, I already have a Leupold VXII 3-9x40 and a Nikon Buckmaster 6-18x40 sittin in boxes in my closet that need a new companion.