I don't think that any possible benefit outweighs the risks. Yes, high powered rifles are already allowed for other things, like coyotes, and you can target shoot with them, but 1) with target shooting, if you go out on your back 40 and a round goes into someone else’s house, you’re criminally liable for not shooting in an area properly backstopped, and that happens a few times a year, so, how many deer hunters are going to make sure any shot they take is properly backstopped? They may be hunting in a flat area where that’s not even possible. 2) With target shooting or hunting coyotes, when do you have hundreds or thousands of other guys in the woods that could not only potentially be hit by your shot, but could potentially shoot you? Deer season brings out far more people into the woods at the same time than any of those other activities. Where I hunt, opening morning already sounds like a warzone, but I'm not worried. If those are high powered rifles, you can bet I'm going to be worried and that will take away from the peaceful relaxtion and enjoyment I feel being out there. Like I said, I don’t think there are any herd management benefits that outweigh the potential risks.