Sasha and Abby - " I think a 50 BMG would do a MUCH better on the really tough whitetails. Remember, you certainly can't use too much gun." Spoken like true fan of Elmer Keith... .50BMG has been around for a loong, loong time so you must "modernize" your selection by using Raufoss Mk211 rounds. By doing so you IF you line up your shots jus' so you can both penetrate multiple targets AND cook them at the same time. What's not to like about it ! Homessteader