I was talking to some other gun buddies the other day about all the new cartridges that have come out recently. By recently, I mean in the last 10-15 years. Whats your opinions on the most and least useful of the newbies? I know it will depend on what and where you hunt. To me The least useful would have to be the 243 WSSM. Given the available bullets in 6MM, I just don't see where this one will develop much of a niche.

To Me the most useful well may be the 338 Federal. While there are a few other calibers that may do the job, I like the idea of a heavier bullet for brush rifles for Black Bear and moose. One with some whop but not unbearable recoil.

Of the bigger guns, I think the 300 RUM ans 300 and 270 WSM's have found favor although I have no use for the RUM's African hunters will favor them. The 375 Ruger in my mind will come on strong if they can meet the demand. For NA this one is a grizzly stomper.
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