I own two 300ultramags and find them well suited to my hunting conditions.However I would not recommend this cartridge to anyone that does not reload.Factory loads are pathetically mild and do not take advantage of the extra case capacity that this cartridge offers.For those that do not handload(or are not willing to shoot hundreds of rounds per year practising at longer ranges in order to develop and maintain their shooting skills in order to gain any advantage over the standard magnums)I would recommend the 300wsm or 300 win mag.The 300 ultramag offers no real advantage over these cartridges at ranges under 400 yards or for shooters with average shooting skills.I use 180gr bullets in my 300 ultramags.