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Originally Posted by chuck
Herb Klein, Jack O’Connor, Gates, McElroy, Page hunted with primarily one, James Mellon.........
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Jack only used a 270?? I dont think so.
Lots has to do with how many different species you hunt and where you hunt. Love my 270 and 7mm but I prefer a bit more punch for moose or when I'm in grizz country so the 358 comes along. Have a friend that only used a 270 to kill 7 grizz in the Yukon so it'll get the job done but not many up there would recommend or even allow it. Try taking one to Kodiak and its not going to fly.
On the other end of the scale I prefer my 25-06 for antelope.
The best hunter I've ever know, my grandfather, used a 32-40 for everything in northern Sask in his day. I commend him for it but I could run faster than that thing cast lead.
Another friend is an Africa and NZ agent and hunts exotic game exclusively. When he's not shooting lions with bows his single go to is a Blaser 7mm.
Owning one cartridge might be practical but it's also incredibly boring.