Nearly every hunting cartridge is always compared to the 30.06. That should tell you something right there.

I've shot everything from rock chucks, coyotes, mule deer, elk up to a Shiras moose. Bullets have ranged from 110gr to 220gr and all shot admirably. I have pretty much settled on 150gr Interlocks for mule deer and 180gr Interlocks when I have an elk tag in my pocket. Never felt under gunned.

FWIW: My rifle is over 80 years old and still humming along just fine.
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Last edited by centershot; 02/27/20.
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