Help selecting new mountain rifle

[mtnbound]

Update on this read. I was finally able to get out and handle all these rifles. I've narrowed down to three choices. I'm landing on scoping these with the Trijicon Tenmile 3-18 FFP MRAD. Seems to be best general scope, features, and weight for the cost. All will have Scythe Ti.

* Seekins Havak Element 6.5 PRC, 21", 5.5 lbs, $2400
* Seekings Havak Element 7 PRC, 22", 6 lbs, $2800
* Tikka Roughtech Element 30-06, 20", 6.6 lbs, $1000

Tikka is drawing to me for cost and ability to share ammo / components with my other 4 30-06 milsurp rifles. With the new calibers, I'm torn between 6.5 PRC and 7 PRC.

This will be primary a Black Bear rifle, and I want to be able to stretch range eventually to 600 y.

6.5 PRC seems to be the ticket for weight and recoil but I'm skeptical of performance at close range with ELDM/X or 156 Berger, and performance with less than optimal shot angles.

7 PRC seems to be the ticket for optimal ballistics and guarantee of performance no matter the game or shot angle. However, the extra half pound of weight and 40% increase in recoil is a lot. I want to be able to spot my shots, and this seems skeptical. Also 22" barrel seems a little long with the Scythe Ti for walking around western washington mountains.

And I am planning on reloading for any of these calibers

Had a 7PRC and sold it just not worth the hype. I have a 6.5PRC and it’s my second favorite next to the 6CM.