[IDShooter]

Marshall,
     Couldn't agree with you, and Fireplug, more. I also see a benefit to the short magnums, since they develop velocities just a little higher than a heavy 30-06 but in a short action. Some people deride the advantage of a short action rifle but I like them. They balance different, and I think the balance and feel of a rifle are of the utmost importance, far outweighing bolt throw, increased potential accuracy or any of the other advantages of a short action. I like a rifle with a slight weight-forward balance, but I don't want to have to carry a very heavy or extremely long rifle to acheive this. A short action helps.
          Just my ramblings!          IDshooter

 

[IDShooter]

Leo,
       Sure can't argue with your choice 'cause you got the shortest action of all! And I believe trajectory is the only reason to use that much speed, because I think any .308"  bullet going fast enough to penetrate and expand will kill properly.  ID