The larger the case the less efficient. But then there’s a minimum too. Who wants to hunt caribou with a 300 blackout?
It seems that when one wants to promote a smaller case, the word efficient is brought up.
Yes a 30-06 is more efficient than a 300 Mag, a 308 is more efficient than a 30-06, a 308 Marlin is more efficient than a 308 Win, and a 300 Savage is more efficient than any above.
If it were just for efficiency sake, there would be no more Weatherby’s or belted magnums and 3,000 fps would not be likely.
But others put more priority on velocity.
Where’s your happy medium? If you’re hunting pronghorn, efficiency may not be your highest priority. But if you’re hunting from a stand and will be shooting at 50 yards then an ultra magnum may not be your first choice.
There ya go Bugg. IMO there are too many who miss that point. Efficiency has its place AFAIC. But efficiency is not the END ALL.
As a personal example, I like/use the 7 RM and have no complaints BUT
IMO the 7 RUM is over the top. I’m not just referencing recoil, I also shoot/hunt the 8 RM.
