RE: Magnum snobbery?
I guess he must have been reading the same gun rag articles that I read as a kid.
That type of comment just flips an "off" switch for me. I would have said something like "I see" and let it drop. His attitude will not help his accuracy any when it comes time for him to pull the trigger. But then, we count on prosperous office pogues with bruised shoulders to sell off their magnums each year so us working types can get a discount.
If you are going to the time, trouble and expense of a major hunt, I think each hunter has to do a little soul searching to choose the cartridge and action type for the kill. Once they pack it in, I figger blessings are in order. And if they are a nut case, just give 'em lots of room!