Now this thread is really getting good. I'm learning a lot. Makes sense the single vs double and shooting loose. Definitely get that. Is it for see me hunting more than whitetail as I've never got chance to hunt a mulie or a elk yet so when I do I'm going with my best chance at hand.

And yes I've noticed smiths sell Higher than the ruger last few days I've been looking myself. Reckon cause of the smith name? I can get guns at cost but is it worth buying new when can buy good used?