Interesting chart, only three choices in the top ten under .308
1623 hunters
1338 at or over .308
285 under .308
only about 1 in 6 choose a sub 30 caliber rifle less then 20% .............Hmmmmm where have I heard this before? I think this cross section of folks who are hunting big game in tough conditions understand the situation pretty well!
Look at the drop in hunters using the 7mm mag compared to the top three. Less then 1/2 as many!
Everbody knows the '06 is most popular because its been around the longest and being ex-military only boosted its popularity. The '06 had a pretty good start over the 7RM if you do the research. To state there is a "7mm Rem Mag cult" is ridiculous! Just goes to show you lack experience hunting public land among the common folk in the lower 48, namely the Rockies or far West. Thats where the 7RM cut its teeth.............................. You need to stick to what you know - fenced Africa and PNW black bears using an '06 and 375. Like Stick said, there ain't no shame running middle of the road!
MtnHtr (Bubba)
