270 Win. for just about most uses and 300 Win Mag (or one of its ballistic twins, eg, 300WSM, H&H, Wby) for most other applications. Heavier magnums have a place but their use is pretty limited -except among the rifle loony fringe- in the overall scheme of things.

Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it Almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty of give me death! P. Henry

Deus vult!

Rhodesians all now