I don't think there is a perfect rifle and cartridge.

But there are darn good ones, and a couple rifles in different cartridges might suffice.

If I HAD to go with one rifle for woods hunting (under 150 yards) I'd have a Ruger #1 RSI done in .35 rem.

Alas, it wouldn't kill my deer any more dead than my beater 760 in .35 rem.

I really need to leave it in the safe this season and blood my bolt rig in .30-06.

Last edited by hookeye; 07/02/23.