Originally Posted by wildfowl
I am on the fence about this for a new whitetail rig. I am down to these two cartridges because of state regulations requiring straight wall cases and will NOT be hand loading.
Rifle will be a singe shot (probably Ruger #1). Shots will be between 20 yards and 200 yards where I hunt.

Which round do I go with?


I have never liked a powerful cartridge that headspaces on the mouth.

Many don't mind... that is my $0.02 worth.

If you are not actively engaging EVERY enemy you encounter... you are allowing another to fight for you... and that is cowardice... plain and simple.