"Full of crap" - Whatever. I'd rather be consistenly "full of crap" than I would "perpetually confused" as you've so clearly illustrated above. I'm sure most of us would recognize that there's a very clear distinction between "asking what" and "looking for guidance", particularly since you'd give two different answers depending on that context - whatever it is (all sarcasm intended). I really don't think you're in a place anymore to say that anyone else is "full of crap."

Funny thing is, the rifle you'd recommend if someone is "looking for guidance is the same one I'd recommend." Only, you make the further distrinction that if it's elk you're after, it's a .300 RUM. So, what basis do you have for recommending the .30-06 then?

I really could care less about your .300 RUM, or the .300 RUM in anyone else's hands. Make that the same for a .30-06, or a .270, or a 7mm RM, or a .243. The rifle doesn't make the hunter. Whether you have just one rifle, or whether you have a safe spilling over with calibers you want but don't "need" as many of us do, the expectation should be the same - if you plan to use it for hunting, you'd better be proficient with it. Beyond that, who cares what someone else carries into the woods?

Pal, get your head screwed on. At least read what you type before you hit [submit reply]. You don't even make sense. You have a problem with anyone who doesn't see things the way you do. You can try to doubletalk your way out of it, but it's pretty clear - and the more you rant, the more irrational you get. I'm finished with this. Have a nice day.