Too much gun? Is there such a thing as too dead? If you pick the right bullet a magnum will ruin no more meat than a standard round. My favorite rifle is my .338,I bought it to hunt elk,but carry it deer hunting sometimes. Of those choices,I'd get the .300. With a good controlled expansion bullet around 180gr,you'll be set for any N. American game.
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