I'd have to agree with Ridge about the 500 yard and under shots. Honestly I figured the RUM's would take the hunting world by storm simply they are a non belted case and produce nice ballistics down range using a good long range bullet. In Colorado we have a ton of people in our area sold on the 300 RUM. Haven't seen that many 7mm RUM's. The .338 Lapua seems to be the next big thing around here. My theory is if I have to shoot a rifle with a break and pay over $5 a shot I'm buying a 50 BMG.