Hey, if you really like the 7mm RUM- go for it! My cousin has a Rem 700 in the 7mm RUM and he loves it. He's used it for everything from coyotes to elk. With the right bullets, it is very versatile and can do a lot. Only problem I can think of - it's not a very common caliber- hard to find ammo. And who knows how hard it might be to find ammo 20 years from now for it? Not an issue if you reload, though.