308 does not get enough respect for predator/varmit hunting. Yes it is a little big for shooting groundhogs, but I am yet to see one person that eats them. Who is scared of messing up the meat on a coyote, not me.

308 is a great round for deer and most animals in North America.

308 ammo is inexpensive and probably can me bought in more variety than any other ammo.

Probably more long distance accuracy records held by 308 than any cartridge, so we know it can be accurate.

If there is a one gun cartridge it has to be 308, maybe 30-06.