Hard to argue with a CRF 308 of some sort. The Ruger is stupid-strong/simple. I'd go with a 6x36 or variable over a 4X but that's just me. Would also add, I can't see the need for a bullet like the 165 TTSX in the 308 Win to be used on deer and such. As Rancho Loco pointed out, Federal Blue Box would be hard to beat.

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