We all know J O'Conner's favorite was the 270. I have been a fan of O'Conner for years... He once remarked, when discussing long range shots at game, that he considered 300 yards a "fur piece" I have never heard that description in those words ever before or after but I know what he means...
He also said that an African outfitter once told him that the differences in cartridges is mostly "in the minds of the hunters"
Then there was old Elmer Keith who once made the remark in an old Guns and Ammo mag that he considered the 30-06 with 200 grain bullets to be a fair varmint round!...I don't think he said that tongue in cheek either.
As you can see, even hunters with vast experience have different opinions.
He also said that an African outfitter once told him that the differences in cartridges is mostly "in the minds of the hunters"
Then there was old Elmer Keith who once made the remark in an old Guns and Ammo mag that he considered the 30-06 with 200 grain bullets to be a fair varmint round!...I don't think he said that tongue in cheek either.
As you can see, even hunters with vast experience have different opinions.