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B.L.E. · January 2, 2009, 10:04 AM

A .22 Hornet right behind the ear beats a .338 in the butt.

A .30-06 is most likely enough for any North American game up to and possibly including slaying dragons if the hunter knows his and the rifle's limits.

January 2, 2009, 10:04 AM	#10
B.L.E. Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2008 Location: Somewhere on the Southern shore of Lake Travis, TX Posts: 2,603	A .22 Hornet right behind the ear beats a .338 in the butt. A .30-06 is most likely enough for any North American game up to and possibly including slaying dragons if the hunter knows his and the rifle's limits. Last edited by Bud Helms; January 2, 2009 at 08:17 PM. Reason: offensive language