No offense to Magnums as they have a place in hunting. As others have said the .30-06 will do most everything. It is my most used caliber as well. I like many just look for a good excuse to get a different gun.

To me the art of hunting up close and personal is the enjoyment. Yes I have hunted with a long bow mostly for that reason. But firearms are my passion. I guess I am a throwback like Elmer Kieth. I like big bores. Heck I ran with guys in Wyoming that hunted with .458 Magnums loaded down to just above .45-70 hot loads. They are great for blow down hunting.

Rocky Latham