The more I shoot long range the less mag I seem to be using. Usually running solo and with no spotter to help call hits I need the larger field of view to spot myself, especially on game. 10x is sufficient out as far as I’m comfortable at taking game, and 14x I find maximum for efficient self...
There's about a safety much possibility of a model 94 win with one in chamber/hammer down going off prematurely as option C with a bolt action. How many here use the hammer down as the 'safety'. Let that sink in...
I trust C over a safety all day everyday. In grizzly country backpacking I rock C. Ever looked backed to see bolt open and cartridge absent action full of crap, rem 700 style action? Bolt lock with safety on helps prevent this but not what I run. C for me most the time. Still hunting and sitting...
Find it hard to believe that I can grenade a regular AB but the LRAB doesn't? Many reports of the LRAB also being unreliable at high speeds and tough impacts.
And depending on bullet weight, up to 50% more fragmentation which in essence increases wound channel greatly. Can turn a straight liver shot into a liver/lung shot in a hurry, which I've found desirable.
I agree, if you can't shoot a 30cal+ well enough to take advantage of the extra bullet weight, diameter and down range energy by all means move down in caliber or cartridge. But don't turn around and say it's just as good as the one you couldn't shoot as well.
I think there's a decent argument of proper bullet speed for desired performance is potentially more important than energy and bullet diameter. This argument would also support your desired theory better than trying to throw the energy card out there, 30cal energy is pretty easy to trump 6.5...