M77man, thanks for that last bit of advice. It helped push me into getting the 7mm Mag.

I just ordered the Browning A-Bolt 7mm Mag Stainless Stalker from www.budsgunshop.com. With shipping, scope rings and a surcharge for using my credit card it ended up at $840.34 but they are sending me a free knife!

That gets me to $1,128.99 for the rifle and the Nikon Monarch 4-12X 40mm scope and the last thing I need to do is buy the new springs for the trigger. That will get me to right around $1,150 for what should be a fine gun that will last a long time and hold it's value well.

One last thing that helped me make my decision was a co-worker who told me to just remember that it isn't like I'm marrying the gun. If I don't like it I can get a divorce and it won't cost me an arm and a leg.

I figure if I don't get a 7mm Mag I will always wonder about it. This way I can form my own opinion and if I don't like it I can always sell it or trade it in for another caliber.

Thanks again for all the input.

Nathan