300 Win Mag - Is it the Perfect "One Rifle" Choice?

If you could only own one rifle, which one would it be? For me, it is hard to argue against the 300 Winchester Magnum. It is versatile, has long range capabilities, blends power and recoil perfectly, has amazing availability, and still has solid barrel life.

00:25 - Reason 1 - Versatility
04:59 - Reason 2 - Perfect blend of power and recoil
06:42 - Reason 3 - Long Range Capability
08:00 - Reason 4 - Availability
08:54 - Reason 5 - Barrel Life

The 300 win mag is incredibly versatile and can cover applications from varmint to near-dangerous game hunting. This is one reason the 300 win mag is the perfect one rifle solution. The 300 win mag is also a nice blend of power and recoil. Not so overbore that it hurts the shoulder, but provides enough of a punch that the 300 win mag can be significantly more potent down range than popular short action rifles. Reason three is the long range capability of the 300 win mag for being the perfect one rifle solution. It has a proven track record, and while new comers like the 300 PRC are perhaps better optimized, it doesn't take away from the track record of the 300 win mag. The 300 win mag is also very available commercially whether it is from a rifle selection or ammunition availability. The consumer has options! Reason 5 is barrel life. While not as good as say the 308, the 300 win mag again strikes a great balance for a do-it-all hunting rifle.