best caliber for what i want

7 MM RUM has some impressive stats. At those speeds I would assume its going to burn a barrell up real quick. I almost talked myself into buying one but didn't really need one since I have the 30.06 and a 300 WIN. MAG. Other than less bullet drop and energy at a longer range what does it do that the 30.06 can't do? The ol 30.06 will do just fine.
 
Back on the .35 Whelen for a moment: Midway sells all the equipment and parts to build one on a long action Savage. I built one this summer and it turned out pretty well, though it is a real thumper. Shooting it isn't as bad as the legendary 338 magdum but one still needs to use a PAST pad for comfort.
 
my question was what caliber in your opinion would be the best for MED to LARGE game in NORTH AMERICA beside a 300. 30/06, 7mm,270, 308.
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The operative word in your post to me was LARGE game. I bought a rifle to hunt LARGE game with a few years ago...a Sako 75 S/S in .300 Weatherby. If I had it to do over, I'd make the same call. It's an outstanding round with excellent power down range. No regrets.

CK
 
Another vote for 8mm Mauser. Handloaded will do anything a 30-06 will do. And I love my 30-06. Also think about the 7.62x54R. Potent medicine out of a 29" barreled Mosin 91/30.
 
Been using a 8mm Remington Magnum for close to 20 years now. Extremely versatile and flat shooting. Brass and bullets readily available.
 
There's nothing in North America the 30-06 won't handle.
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That may be true but the .35 Whelen is just a necked up 30-06 which means it will shoot a bigger bullet. What a 30-06 does with 180 grains a .35 Whelen does with 250 grains, giving a margin of power if its needed for bigger game.
 
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