I think I'd go with the 7mm mag. Just a bit cheaper to reload and the kick is a bit less. The 7 mm is still an awful big caliber. No way do ya need more for moose, bear or elk. Not that I care, but I can reload 30-06 to so close to the same balistics as 7mm mag the animals won't know the difference between the 2 neither. Ya got to reload though. I don't say this to change your mind, I just think the 06 is under rated, especially when it comes to reloads, and 06 cases are everywhere, and I am very cheap to boot.