wow, thanks for the post! lots of good info, I am going to have to really consider it. I need a rifle that will cover the foot pounds requirement for Bison in BC. I think it is a 180gr minimum bullet at 2000+ foot pounds energy at 100 yards, I forget exactly and I don't have the regs in front of me right now.

I think .303 British can make this minimum, just barely, but I would not feel comfortable using it for a quick clean kill. My .577 Sniders shoot heavy enough lead, but slow and the foot pounds just are not up that high at 100yd.

I'll let you know if I decide to get it.