Originally Posted by
sconnyhunter
Get off your but, go down to the shop and decide for yourself.
+1
You'd probably get a more definitive answer for us if you'd asked "which is best - Ford or Chevy." The 7mm RM is a solid choice. If weather is a concern, you probably need to look at something in stainless steel and with a composite stock.
Optics should reflect the terrain you're hunting (plains and sagebrush dictate longer shots and higher magnification than brush and deep woods do).
But ultimately, this is your decision. Your rifle.