Red:

No absolutely, don't need a 300 WM. But you will have the option if you want.

I am more excited about being able to use more "traditional" deer calibers and rifles. I am picking up a Marlin 336 in 35 Remington this week and have started looking at auctions for Savage 99's. I also like the idea of being able to use my favorite 7x57 that mainly sits in the safe.

I'm not planning on changing my hunting style or location so I won't need or want to shot very far.

I am also hoping we start seeing more rifles at more competitive prices at the LGS.

I suspect we will still see quite a few hunters with their bows, shotguns and smokepoles doing just fine. And that's the way it should be.

Scott