On combo deer and elk hunts, I switch between a 7mm Wby and .300 Wby until the elk tag is filled. My most carried deer only rifle is a Ruger 77 .257 Roberts. Although, if I’m deer hunting an area with big bears, I’ll stick with a lightweight .30-06 or .35 Whelen. Diversity in action!


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