I have two that I consider perfect depending upon where I am at the time. !. Ruger M77 Hawkeye in 35 Whelen, 24"barrel, 1:12 twist, wood stock with ceracote on the metal. 2. Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle, 308 Win 18.7" barrel, stainless with laminated stock, 1:10 twist.

There was no greater freedom than when I would leave Holiday Park Fish Camp heading my airboat west toward the Big Cypress. Fuel for 4 days, a good machete, an ice chest. No phone, no radio. Just God and me and the Everglades.