Hi turkeyreaper,

I'm not quite sure why you'd pick either the .308 or the .30-06 since you already own the 7mmMag. They all come awfully close to fulfilling the same function. Personally, I'd probably go with something different enough to serve some additional purpose, like a .260 Remington or something very similar.

But, if I were to get either the .308 or the .30-06 for deer, I'd pick the rifle first! If it is a long action....take the .30-06, (no sense in putting a short action cartridge in a long action rifle and needlessly carrying the extra weight). If the rifle I liked came in a short action....I'd take the .308. It will do all you ever need for deer and have the benefit of a little reduction in size and weight.

Other than that...I don't see much difference between the two, for deer hunting!

Best of luck with your decision!