Do you need more power than a 30-06?

[dahermit]

I am there with all the other 30-06 lovers.
Plenty of power for anything on the continent.

And, in most cases, excess power that is not needed for a humane kill.

Plus versatility. All the other so-called 'deer calibers' are nothing more than marketing gimmiks.

Deer and pigs make up the great majority of big game hunting. The "advantage" of versatility is debatable. For instance, I live in Michigan, I do not have any use for a cartridge that is "versatile" enough for the big Brown Bears...there aren't any here. A .243, 6MM Rem., or .257 Roberts are versatile enough for deer and varmints...what advantage would be had with a 30-06?
Please explain about the "marketing gimmicks" of a .243...I'm all ears.

[Art Eatman]

Enough. We're heading off toward wandering off topic...