I think this type of thinking is only looking at shooting long range only. I would happily shoot every animal at 100 yards if possible. My purpose for extending my range as far as possible is for the shots that come up that you cannot get closer. Extending my opportunities and maximizing my chances through expanding/honing my skillset is always my goal. I like the idea of the hammer and bulldozer bullets because I think they will perform better at 100 yards than something designed for much lower impact velocities(your thinner jacket bullets) even knowing that past a certain distance I will be paying the penalty of wind deflection. I do not see an ultralight 340 weatherby with a 3-15 leupold as my dedicated long range rifle. If I intended to need to shoot >800 yards, I will shoot my dta with the 338 lapua barrel and 300 grainers. I want this rifle to be a nice carrying elk and bear gun that if the need presents itself, a 600-800 maybe even 900+ yards shot is possible. Obviously, I will not take a shot like this until I have some time behind the gun and know I am capable of making the hit.