anyone who says a .308 cant take a certain game species probably doesn't how to place a shot (or wont admit to it), or just plainly hasn't used a 308 to take whichever species in question. I will concede that a .308 has its limits and is usually romanticised about exactly how far it can be humanely used. smack a gong at 300 yards then shoot one at 600 or even 900 and you will really see what im talking about. a 308 will reach way out there but I really feel its at its best in the first 300 yards. that said I will take a .308 over anything for any use I might need a center fire rifle.