I will be hunting primarily in Michigan, with maybe a few trips out west for Elk in the future(not a regular occurance). After reading and studying ballistic charts for the last couple of weeks or so, I am now thinking that a 7mm Mag might be a "good enough" gun for me right now. First of all, I can actually buy the gun much cheaper(a friend has one for sale). Second, ammo is WAY cheaper and available in many more places.

Since I don't currently reload, it would be a pretty big investment for me to start. And my wife would leave me if I brought one more hobby oriented device into my already overcrowded home.

Thanks for the advice.
Mike