I reckon I'm another lucky one. I own 3 700's in 25-06, 30-06, and 7mmRM. All of mine shoot fantastic. Both calibers you speak of are great rounds. My 7mag recoil is about like my 06, very little difference. However my 300wm has much more recoil to it, but its a ruger, to me rugers seem to kick more, not really sure why. I wouldnt hesitate to buy another model 700.