Originally Posted by
M-Tecs
Can't stop laughing at the first sentence....................
Everyone is entitled to an opinion. I will share a several of mine.
First far more big game animals are lost do to shot placement than anything else. Most hunter only shoot enough to go hunting. Their biggest challenge is limited shooting ability coupled with a lack of basic anatomy for proper placement.
Second the recoil and concussion of the magnum cartridges of the above 30/06 are more than most casual hunters can deal with.
Third I don't see much so call knockdown difference between the 30/06 and the 300 Win or the 300 Weatherby. I have not shot any big game with any of the other various 30 cal Mags. I did some load development for a buddies 300 UltraMag since he could deal with the recoil. I have shot some with a 338 Win mag and the 375 H&H. The 375 is a hammer. The 338 is closer to the 30 Cal mags than the 375. I have around a dozen 06's. I have sold my 300 Win., 300 Weatherby and my 338 Wing Mag. If I need to really thump something I reach for the 375 H&H. I am open to a 338 Lapua or something in that class. Don't think I will even purchase another 30 Cal mag to hunt with.
Maybe 15 years ago I watched a young lady shoot a 360 class elk at just over 230 yards. One properly placed shot with a 6mm Rem using a Barnes TripleShock. Honestly I don't think my 375 H&H would have put it down any quicker.