A Nitch...............Hmm. I'd say it's good for all land mammals over 30 lbs.

Seriously, it is a cartridge that can be adapted to any hunting purpose, for shots within 250 yds. Of course there will always be better rounds for specific applications. I use mine in relatively thick woods where 30 yd shots are more common than 75 yd shots.

It is not overkill on deer sized game. Some folks don't like a bullet that whistles on through, but you have to remember you're starting with a 45 cal. hole already. Mushrooming beyond that is just a bonus. On a broadside shot to the lung area, the critter may not drop (often times they do), and when you hit shoulder bone, or any other bone, you'll really see some knockdown power.

I don't feel it is uncomfortable to shoot either. It shoves you pretty good for sure, but it's doesn't hammer sharply like some highpowered numbers.