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My Marlin 795 semi auto .22 does a great job on those critters. I can't reach out too far with the .22 , but it will sure clean things up within 100 yards or so. I have a 25-06 I'd like to try out on the longer ones someday soon

Brakes definitely make a difference in recoil and NOISE. I haven't had a lot of experience with them (None of my rifles have a brake), but I have shot a couple down at the local range. Pulling the trigger is fine, but if you're to the side, get ready for a blast. If you're out hunting, hearing prote...

The first cow elk I shot a few years back was around 40 yards when she and a few others came busting out of the trees. I agree, it's definitely more exciting to be that close!

I don't have any experience with the Leuopold scopes, but they are definitely a name that has a great reputation. I have a Nikon Monarch 2.5-10 X 42 with the BDC on my Browning X Bolt 25-06. The scope is awesome! Nikon's spot on app really makes the BDC reticle an awesome resource to have in the fie...

Thanks for the input guys! I'm super excited to get out this fall. I'm with Shooter, I can't pass up an opportunity to add to my rifle collection! :)) After this it might be a while before my wife will let me add to it again haha. We have a family vacation to Lake Powell this week, but after that it...

Hey guys, I just picked up a spike elk tag yesterday and have committed myself to an elk hunt in a couple months.... Now comes the fun part of getting a rifle for it! I've been thinking about a .308 as far as the caliber, but I'm not completely sold on which brand. Price range would be around $600 t...

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Also, this is a great excuse to buy a new rifle!!! lol That's my kind of thinking! I agree with what others have said: Keep your rifle well cleaned and oiled and you should be fine. There's something satisfying about using your own equipment - Especially with such an awesome rifle that you have!

Have you looked into a .308? It's a great caliber for an all around gun. It has it's limitations like almost every caliber, but it's a great all around cartridge. If you keep your shots to reasonable distances, you'll have no problem taking down a deer, elk or whatever comes across your path. It has...

I just bought a Browning X bolt Stainless hunter and I love it! It is a quality rifle and looks sharp!

Can't go wrong with a Browning or Remington!