I run a Marlin XS7/Leupold VX-1 3-9x40mm in .308 with 165 gr Speer GS's over 43 gr of RL15 (deer and hogs) or 180 gr Nosler BST's over 45 gr of IMR4350 (elk and bear). I have hunted NE, MO, PA, NY, UT, NM and FL this way. Got a .308 RAR spare with same scope that rides along in the SKB. Have a Savage 11 in .223 with a 2-7x33mm Rifleman scope in the truck loaded with 64 gr copper solid HP for targets of opportunity. For IL, I have a rifled barrel 870 with the thumbhole stock and open sights that really likes the BRI sabots. CVA Wolf 209 Magnum (don't laugh, it was a Christmas gift) loaded with 90 gr loose 777 and 250 gr Knight Red Hots for muzzleloader season.
Last edited by MonkeyWrench; 12/31/21. Reason: typo
