I don't shoot 1000 yards like ridgeruner but my 300 ultra mag makes 500 yard shots a no brainer.
I can bang a 16"X16" target at 540 yards with my 300 ultra mag all day long and 400 yards is a breeze. I can't do that with my 30.06.
To each their own.
This coming year, my hunting rifles are already set. I'll be hunting with a 300 RUM, 30.06, 25.06, .223 and a 22LR.