Yesterday I shot couple candidates. Salesman Sample in 300 Savage with Weaver J2.5 which is my most recent acquisition. At 50 yards very deer ready but scope with fine, fine crosshairs could be issue in low light. Second is Savage 170 in 30-30 I bought years ago as a deer gun but never took out. Also deer ready with more modern scope. So if weather nice the 300 and if weather marginal the 30-30.
Or another 1899 that catches my eye in next 18 days...
