To expound a bit further on my earlier post, the value or philosophy I stated is this:

"If the object is to kill, then the ethical hunter should use a good margin of force over and above what is calculated as the minimum required. Then he can dispatch the game quickly and efficiently without needless suffering."

It seems to me the debate should be first, whether this is a good standard of sportsmanship to which the individual hunter should adhere; and if so, second, whether a 6.5x54 provides that margin of power.

Curl