Ferris it's not a "need" that I feel to burn a Lincoln each time I pull the trigger, I don't think anyone could be so foolish. It's more typical of the American spirit of, "Because that's what I want" as too the reason for being. A Yugo will get you down the highway too the same place as a Z06Vette, but whichone is more fun?I have said on this site many times that the 300Ultra is THE Supermag of choice for those on a budget or have the time/inclination to reload and tweak that mother up to get the most from her. TheUltra is a bargain for the performance dollar spent and no sane person could make a successful arguement otherwise.I just don't have the time or desire to reload anymore and I really like Lazzeroni's ammo, the quality is simply awesome and unquestioned.

Sure my 06 will kill anything in NA, but so will my 22/250 under "perfect conditions". I like to take the "conditions" out of the equation and shoot something much more forgiving. As for the stalking something within 800yds, that's a weak arguement. Try stalking a mature buck that is 500yds away from you in a large, open beanfield that also has 20-30+ additional deer in it between you and that animal... Plus I can cover much more sheer acreage and funnels/crossings from one stand.

"... an overstoked .308 round..." another weak arguement, technically ANY 30 caliber after the 30/30 or the 300Savage can be labled assuch. I can assure you that the ONLY similarities between a Warbird and the 308 "Warhorse" Winchester is their projectiles. The Warbird is doing at 400yds what the 308 does inside of 40yds!!!

"Giggle/bucks"??? I like that one, I'll have to use that. My dad always says, "Farts n giggles"! And yes I have giggled several times after dumping deer at obscene ranges with my 'birdas if they stood but feet from my loft.
RA