i may not be a Gunwriter but my favorite cartridge is and always will be a 257 Weatherby Mag. with a 26 inch barrel atleast . i have been hunting and reloader for this cartridge for 20 some years , i have never been a person who likes to hunt with light rifles generally they never shoot as well for me, i am 6 ft. 2 in. 240 lbs. have always worked hard so carrying a rifle that weighs 9-10 lbs. has never been a problem for me. some will say speed is not a factor but i have seen some amazing kills using my 257 Weatherby mag. using my handloads with a 100 gr. Nosler partitions at 3800 fps on some very nice antelope, mule deer and whitetail bucks. i do believe you need a very good scope on whatever cartridge you decide and good luck with your choice,Pete53
