Ruger #1 3006 with a Leupold 4x. Just as good in the timber as it is on the plains. Elk are big animals, it doesn't take much magnification.


“Go afield with a good attitude, with respect for the wildlife you hunt and for the forest and fields in which you walk. Immerse yourself in the outdoor experience. It will cleanse your soul and make you a better person.”
-- Fred Bear