I've found, over the years, that belted (and non-belted) magnums don't do anything for ME, that standard chamberings won't - so I still pretty much shoot every standard offering I can get my money & my mitts on,
I have also learned, however, to limit myself to no more than 300gr of bullet weight, whatever the caliber. :roll:
My favorite CF's are the .30-06 (NEVER a mistake

), the 6.5x55, .444. 45-70 & .356Win/.358Win; with the .22 Mag rimfire getting the nod when I'm not hunting with a .22LR or .22Short.
I have no use, nor love, for any of the .17 cals.
Ditto, the larger shotgun gauges.
I gave up the 12ga over 15 years ago, and use one of my 20's or .410's mostly, with a 16ga every once in awhile for nostalgia trips.
I like both big & little muzzleloaders, but not the mediums (like .45 or .50 cal), currently shooting a .54 and a .32 - and have gone back to traditional side-hammer cap & rocklocks after a 10 year affair with modern inlines.
For me, basically, it's not so much about gathering game anymore - as I feel that I've certainly had my share.
It's more about getting out afield, with good companionship, with a firearm I admire.
YMMV, of course. 8)
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