I definitely prefer the short action.
I prefer the pistol grip.
I like take downs.
If you shoot more than 300 yards , or are recoil sensitive I would lean towards a 308.
Or the other smaller bores.
If you hunt in close quarters and are in a ricochet sensitive area I would lean towards a bigger slower ordinant. Like the 358, 450 marlin.
If you don’t mind long actions …..we’ll you got a lot more options!
Trigger work will be your friend!
Best of luck happy new year!
Last edited by Angus1895; 12/31/22.