Ive owned both 06 and 7mm calibers favorite out of the two would have to be the 7mm... its a good hard hitting gun with excellent trajectory as well as a good variety of rounds available for it.. I personally think that the 7 mag would be ur better choice in the remington, both are excellent guns but i prefer the action on the REM better. if it helps u decide the army use REM actions for the sniper rifles if that tells u anything.. But also the 06 is also a good choice, its been favored for a long time by many and has proved itself more than enough. My only problem is the lack of TRAj at long ranges. But then again this wont be my rifle.. The 7mm should be a xcellent rifle for u..