If I'm hunting from a backpack, for me it's a "big" hunt. So, I generally take my most tried and true rifle, which was a college graduation gift from my deceased father. It's a Ruger MKII SS/lam in 338 Win Mag with a Leupold 3-9X40 VariX. Too heavy and not the most accurate, but I know what I can do with it. Someday I'd like something lighter in a smaller chambering and to upgrade a few features on this rifle. Until then, I'll just keep lugging this heavy rifle around.

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