I've never owned a magnum rifle.
A lot of people shoot better with less noise and recoil. I've always got by shooting accurately with my 30-06 or 243.
I don't need to shoot 600 yards and the bullet I use will preform fine with the speed it retains at 500 yards.
I'm probably going to choose the 243 for antelope if I get drawn this year over the 30-06.
It's all just personal preference really.
Mind you if I was hunting dangerous game in Africa I would shoot a 375 magnum or bigger for penetration.
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