If your recoil sensitive You shouldn't choose any of the magnums. My suggestion would be to purchase a 280 rem it would be perfect for what you described Its in between the 7mm-08 and 7mag in preformance. The 280 is more than adequate for elk/Moose/caribou etc. with premium 140 gr.+ bullets;and its an awesome deer round. Another fine choice would be the venerable ole 30-06 though the 280 gives slightly better trajectory with less recoil IMHO. With a good Limbsaver pad the 280 is a pleasure to shoot.