RE: 7mm?
SquirrleBurger46. . . . .check out a .270 or 30-06. Both are very well suited for what you wish to do and are big enough for your trips further west when your ready. Either one will be a great caliber to have in years to come. Sure, some day you will end up with a 7RM or some other hot one but take your time. Later in life you will then have a good excuse to buy another one.