Bronko, I definitely agree with you that no one should feel obligated to use a roundball, just because he is using a sidelock. With a sidelock that has a roundball twist a roundball might very well be the best choice for hunting though.
I respectfully disagree with sabotloader's statement: The Hunting bullet should be the most lethal big game hunting bullet available.
If that were the case we would all be using the same bullet. That is Toby Bridges arguement when he goes before state lawmakers and argues that the roundball should be outlawed for hunting.
The most important factor with any projectile you are using is accuracy. We have a wide range of projectiles and projectile types that are very lethal if put in the right place.