Have two rifles, a Steyr Classic Mannlicher in 6,5X55, and a new Henry Bigboy 45-70. Retirement property, Arkansas, no shot beyond 40 yards in the woods either work well. Both have irons and a low power scope as Arkansas has a point requirement for bucks and my old eyes are not what they used to be. Short barrels, nice weight when quick shouldering. Fast on target. Second shots not really practical. If you miss the first one, there will be no second one. I compare it to grouse hunting.
