I bought my BLR in 358 Win. in in 1984 to hunt deer in northern Maine. Living in South Florida, I quit hunting due to business and family commitments. Returned to Hunting in 97 and have not stopped since. I have a Leupold 3x9 40 mm sighted in at 150 yds. and shot 15+ deer and quite a few hogs in both South Carolina and Florida. I had the trigger worked on about 8 years ago and was it was smooth after that. My buddy and I decided to hunt in Junction, Texas and I went to a 270 A-Bolt a few years ago. Living in Colorado now and considering an upgrade again. I will not sell my BLR it's a keeper and I just may try it on elk up here. I have an either sex tag for 4th season.