I own or have owned, 730 Waters, 708, 280 (7mm Express) 7BR, 7TCU, 7 mm Mag, 7 STW, 280 AI, all are great performers. Like any rifle once you work up that pet load they work great. There have been many great pubs on the Magnificent 7s, and today with the bullet weights and styles they still make it a preferred hunting and target caliber. Don't shy away from a 7MM. JHG