Of course, it depends on your definition of "big game" and "fangs" and "location" and "how close" you might find yourself to those "fangs" (by accident or by design). Also depends on whether you are answering as the "best gun in your rack" or "best gun on balance if you had your choice". With that said, sometimes issues like this are sharpened a bit with a VISUAL AID, .... go look at this thread, in this section........

"It was suppose to be a relaxing deer hunt, BUT..." Check out page 1 for the pictures and page 6 for the thoughts of the man on the ground.

Assuming we're talking NA I'd feel more comfy with a 375HH (rack) or a 416 (wish list) [or please excuse my dry wit - a 30-30 which I'm told by those who know - kills all!]

EKM

Good judgment comes from bad experience! Half of elk hunting is knowing what NOT to do!