Both would work great for the situations you mentioned. If recoil is a problem for you, I would say go with the 7mm. For me the recoil seems about the same as an ' 06. I know some people who can handle an ' 06 but find a 300 Win Mag a bit to much. I belive that the 7mm Rem Mag is one of the most versitile cartridges availible. Good luck!!