Yeah ELKamp, the price of ammo is cheaper in the .22's, but with the price of hunting in general, the price of ammo has to be a very small factor! If a nickel a round keeps someone from hunting, they probably can't afford to hunt at all!
As far as this goes, I see people "recommending" the .22's to buyers! I say if you are going to buy a gun, do it right the first time, and match the caliber to the game!