because my eyes don`t see as well anymore i use 10x42 binoculars and my Ruger #1 is a 257 Weatherby Mag. with a 4.5x14 Nightforce scope . when you don`t see well bigger is better and a low recoil rifle that will knock a decent buck down too helps,out to 500 - 600 yards and with a bi-pod.


LIFE NRA , we vote Red up here, Norseman