RE: 7 Rem Mag????
Well which ever one you choose, I personally would go for a light weight cause that thing will feel like a zillion pounds if you are humping up and down the moutains chasing elk. Yea-- you get more recoil with a light weight...but you will never feel it when you go to shoot that elk...HAHA.
If you do get a light weight rifle...for gods sake also get a good scope that is also light weight! BTW...I know plenty of guys that kill elk with a 243 but its not my 1st choice....my favorite is the 300wm..
Also note by buying a caliber that is popular..its easier to find ammo at better prices and locations...like the middle of no-where at mom and pop stores..