JG, I see you point and agree completely.. When guys talk about ranchers or farmers shooting deer or elk with small calibers that is not the same as a guy going on a hunt for a special animal or even a hunt of limited durations.. We have shot many head of game with the .22's though 25's.. No doubt in my mind if I am going for a big mulie or sheep, they will rest in the safe.. I might only get one chance, and I want to make the most of it.. I have a ranching friend who has shot many elk with a .222.. But they were in Aug. in his hay field.. Another has knocked off even more with his .243, but they were shot off his hay stacks in the winter from his bedroom window.. Most of this stuff happened years ago.. Personally, I have seen the .24's and 25's give less than satisfactory performance on probably ten head of big game.. Usually, at ranges of 200 yards plus.. Yes, I found the game, but just because I found the deer or antelope, doesn't mean in my book the caliber did a suitable job..
