Thanks NitroX, you're my very first responder on the forum. You'll forever have a place in my heart!

HA, I'm sure THAT means a lot to you!

Wouldn't 30-06 pretty much take everything in North America, including bear? That's what I've always been told. Would 9.3x74R offer a significant advantage or just an advantage if I went to Africa (my dream hunt that's just not in the cards in the ever near future!)?

Forgot to add that California may have a mail order ammunition ban that our beloved "Arnold" signed. It's obviously being challenged in court, but if this does go through, ammo availability will be even more severely limited! FUN, huh?