dam,
Well, I'll have to respectfully disagree with one point.
I killed my bull at 450 yards, using my 300 RUM. Was on a hunt, shot presented itself, I had confidence in my gun and shooting ability as I had practiced at long range prior to going on that hunt.
I can't say that I would have considered that shot with a 243 or possibly even a 270 or 30/06.
5 day hunt, cake on the line, I want all of the gun that I can shoot well. For me it is a 300 RUM, 300 Win or even a 338 RUM which I now have.
Where I will agree with you is that might not be the case for everyone. You said it well, "take as much gun that you can shoot and head for the hills". Agree.
However I will add a caveat, also know what the gun and your shooting ability is capable of.
Tony.
