I also have a 7mm Mag. and worry about beating it up to bad. It is also long and cumbersome when I hunt in a climber or in some of the box stands. I bought a Winchester Lever action 44 Mag. from a pawn shop for $200 for my son. I will use this gun when I hunt in tight areas with short shots (<100 yards). I have shot it several times and it is a real treat compared to the heavy kicking 7mm Mag. (I weigh 155 lbs.). I would recommend it to anyone.