HELP! Good all around large game caliber?

[Zechariah]

I totally agree Z. The 338 WM is a fantastically versatile round that is pretty much it for North American game. The only downside is recoil. For me personally I can go through a box of 20 rounds 250 grain at the range and not experience any real problems, beyond that and I might start feeling it. But some people are recoil sensitive even to something like a 30-06, much less 338 WM, so unfortunately it just doesn't work for all. Makes me wonder if the BAR can help reduce the recoil issue?

I think the BAR would reduce it alot. I have the BAR in 06 and felt recoil to me is like a 243 bolt action. I really fell in love with hunting with the BAR this year now I want the big boy.