I lived in Colorado for many years, lived where I hunted and had the luxury of being able to let the animals walk if the shot wasn't perfect. The hunters that come out for a few days may not be willing to do that and it's best to have something that will do the job under less than ideal conditions. I love to bowhunt too. I called in and shot a 5 point with the bow last year and took a 5X6 with my 300 magnum (trotting at 250 yards through the oaks, not a shot I'd have taken with the 270). I'm in my 60's and did it DIY on public land hunting alone as I've done for years. The bigger calibers with premium bullets allows you to angle the bullet through 2 to 3 feet of animal and get into vitals on less than perfect angles. The lighter guns just won't do it especially if you are looking at a big old bull that may have and inch of mud encrusted hair protecting him.
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