In the main area I hunt I have about a 1/2-1 mile walk through thick woods, bogs, and steep terrain, and that puts me at the edge of an open field where 2-300 yard shots are possible. So the ideal rifle/cartridge for me is one that can handle a 15-30 yard off hand shot if I’m still hunting and also be able to handle a relatively long shot from a rest. For the past couple seasons a Kimber Montana has served pretty well. It’s a pleasure to carry through the rough stuff, but the extreme light weight is also something of a challenge when shooting. Two new to me rifles I hope to hunt with next season are a Ruger 1A and an RSI.
