There is nothing in North American that cant be successfully be taken with the 30-06. Noting in the lower 48 that cant be successfully taken with the 270, including Elk.
(however I like the 150 gr 270 for elk).
The difference is the recoil you get from the 338 or the 300 WM. I don't care how big an tuff you are, recoil is going to get to you.
I use to shoot a 300 WM Tgt Rifle for 1000 yard matches when I shot for the Guard. I learned I could go better with the 308 then I could the 300 simply because of the fatigue factor.
I one simply wants another rifle, by all means get one. However any more I wont shoot the heavy guns without a Muzzle Brake. I shoot for fun, not to get beat up.
Marksmanship is more important then any caliber. People simply shoot better with the smaller calibers.
I live with the Alaska Natives on the Bering Sea, and went out hunting with them. The 223 was quite popular for caribou, seals and even walruses.
(however I like the 150 gr 270 for elk).
The difference is the recoil you get from the 338 or the 300 WM. I don't care how big an tuff you are, recoil is going to get to you.
I use to shoot a 300 WM Tgt Rifle for 1000 yard matches when I shot for the Guard. I learned I could go better with the 308 then I could the 300 simply because of the fatigue factor.
I one simply wants another rifle, by all means get one. However any more I wont shoot the heavy guns without a Muzzle Brake. I shoot for fun, not to get beat up.
Marksmanship is more important then any caliber. People simply shoot better with the smaller calibers.
I live with the Alaska Natives on the Bering Sea, and went out hunting with them. The 223 was quite popular for caribou, seals and even walruses.