I think its a great cartridge, but...
1) How long the cartridge will last is unknown, especially if Ruger is the only one chambering it 5 years from now.
2) If factory ammo doesn't soon come with better bullets, it will only lead to the cartridges demise. The SST is one of the last bullets that I would be using for an "Alaskan All-Around" rifle.
So, if you're buddy is a reloader, and stocks up on brass and quality bullets like the TSX or Partition, then he can't really go wrong with the RCM...
........Like the 375 Ruger, the RCM`s as far as I know, are not proprietary cartridges. As they become more popular and they will imo, other makers will chamber them. Why? Because makers, especially Ruger have trended, are trending, and will continue to trend, towards equally performing shorter rifles. Some makers now are following Ruger`s lead as the acceptance of the buying public is trending more in this area......I would certainly take that chance and gamble with Hornady and Ruger, rather than bet against them.
