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I didn't read every post in this series, but from my experience, reloading will
also help you appreciate the versatility of an individual cartridge.
example;
280 Remington 130 grn .284 bullets @ 3000 fps; good for varmints, predators, and antelope
280 Remington 140-150 grn .284 bullets @ 2900-2800 fps; good for Blacktail, Whitetail, Mule deer, Billy Goats, Bighorn sheep, Black bear,& Hogs etc ...
280 Remington 160-175 grn .284 bullets @ 2700-2600 fps; good for Caribou, Elk, Moose and possibly the Big Bears, Griz & Kodiak (in the hands of an expert)
that was just one cartridge !
, now let your imagination run wild with 30-06 or .308 or 8mm Mauser etc... there are a ton of great cartridges out there that are so much more versatile once you get past the factory loadings and start playing around with them. Good Luck !! and have fun !