Like many things on this forum, I've spent a LOT of time reading through this thread. I've been shooting a 7RM that has been great on game so far. But man is it costly, I can't spot my impacts until about 500yds, and it beats me up.
I plan on keeping it as a loaner/back-up, but am going to transition into 6CM and .223 exclusively for hunting. My T3x Lite Compact shoots factory 73gr ELDM and 75gr BTHP Black right at an inch. When I get it back from Smith cut to 18" and threaded for my suppressor, it will not only be my "practice" gun but my primary hunting rifle. Just need to upgrade the scope and get my hands on Black Hills 77 TMK to see how it shoots. 73 ELDM or 77 TMK, I'm convinced.
570+ pages is daunting but the data is invaluable and in-depth. Thanks to everyone who contributes.