i only hunt with carbines. pumps, bolts and levers from 16.5" to 19.5" in 30/30, 35 rem, 350 mag, 35 whelen, 45/70, 450 marlin, 30/06 and 308. i like the handling and maneuverability in the thick stuff i hunt in PA. muzzle blast is not as bad as it would seem since i wear powered muffs even when stand hunting.
