Hunting ground hogs?

Hunting wild boar?

Hunting coyotes?

Kidding.lol

How about target shooting. I like being able to see the bigger holes in the paper at 100yds. Those little silly calibers hit like mosquito bites. I like sending those freight train hitting calibers down range. When I walk amongst the bears I have no fear for my 338win mag is with me. Having 4,000ft.lbs. is plenty. I always wanted a 375 H&H and a 458win mag but I'm too old now. Probably too old for the 338wm too. I still hunt with the 338 but I don't target shoot.

My point is if your young I'd buy a browning semi auto in 7mm rem mag, or 300 win mag or 338win mag. When you get older the recoil won't bother your old body.