When I said most people shoot a lighter caliber better, it goes without saying that they know how to shoot to begin with! I stand behind that statement 100%! Also, at normal deer hunting ranges +/- 300 yards, I have never seen a deer that would have been any deader with a magnum than one that was shot by a .243 or similar cartridge!
Agree with the above or not, I think all here would or shouldagree with this: magnums do not make up for poor shooting/shot placement!