For hunting rifle I prefer the most powerful cartridge I can shoot comfortably under the field condition (means off hand shooting), at any range that I want to shoot without wondering if its energy is gonna be enough or not for an animal .
I am not looking for the lightest gun possible as it will increase the recoil and I don't like to use muzzle brakes .
300 WSM is probably the most powerful cartridge I can use to knock down 500 m still rams from the kneeling position , so this is what I use for elk and moose.
I have 300 WIN and 325 WSM and their recoil is slightly heavier then 300 WSM but its enough for me to not use them as often as 300WSM for hunting, but I use them for targets.
For lighter game like deer I prefer flatter shooting 270 WSM.
Couple 30-06s , 308,243 and some others I mostly use for targets and occasionally for hunting .
I reload all my ammo and components for those calibers are not difficult to find.
For practice to be in a good shape I shoot a lot .22 rounds from different barrels, heavy or lights off hand.
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