Yeah, you guys are right. My 06 just don't kill the new group of deer like it use to, I really need one of those 338s to drop those bad boys. And come to think of it I'm probably kiddin myself with a 45acp as my CCW. I saw a good deal on a 3 inch 629. Gosh if I could just find another 400fps. All tongue in cheek of course.
I will concede that the 22 mag makes more power. I will agree that in rifle or pistol the mag is more powerful. I never said it wasn't. But I won't agree that it is more effective or accurate. I have never experienced what a model 48 will do to a groundhog at 100 yards. I use a real old fashioned single shot 22 Hornet for that. My hunting buddy tells me I really need a 22-250 for that duty though. I won't say anymore so feel free to pile on.