ORIGINAL: James B
Out to 300 yards, it capable of taking all NA game animals. Its done it countless 100's of times. Deer and other medium game you can tack on another 100 yards if your capable, the rifle is too. Bullets heavier than 180 grains are seldom needed. For the big bears, maybe the 200 grain NP.
James, I think a lot of people overlook the old' 30-06 in favor of cartridges, like the .300 RUM, and the other Ultra Mags, the 30-06, is just about the perfect cartridge for hunting NA.