RE: Remington CDL or Ruger M77 Hawkey?
Both Remington and Ruger has had it's ups and downs in the quality departmnt as of recent years. Ya takes yer chances.....that said I'd pick Remington over the Ruger!
(Look closely at the Weatherby Vanguard)
Both the .30-06 and the 7mm Mag are overkill for deer or hog hunting....yes, both are more than adequate and any range difference is so little that most shooters can't begin to use the difference. I prefer the .30-06 however.
As to the 2" difference in barrels....it means nothing of a practical sense. More of a personal thing than a performnce thing!