Ruger announces its new Hawkeye Hunter bolt-action rifle, featuring an American walnut stock, stainless-steel action and threaded barrel topped with a Picatinny rail.
Both cartridges are easy to shoot, can be housed in lightweight, easy-to-carry rifles and neither require a long barrel length to get the best performance. Which is the smarter choice for the modern hunter? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.