I'm torn between two setups, one that is my passion, the other that just makes sense.

The first:

Marlin 1895G extended mag tube, laminate stock, pistol grip, limbsaver pad and 4 round cartridge trap in the stock (all this can be seen at brockman's) Lupy VXIII 2.5x8x36. Load would be Garrett hammerheads probably the 425gr at 1850. There isn't a thing that walks that I would be afraid of hunting with this setup, also it is magic on little 'bama bucks. Great 'thump' little meat damage and man what a blood trail.

The second that makes the most sense, but is boring:

Solid bolt action rifle in 30-06. Not too decided on the make or model, but the glass would be a VXIII 4.5x14 and the load would be federal's HE 180gr partition or a similar handload with the 180gr partition.


Seem to see a lot of 30-06 180gr partition reccomendations, funny there isn't more of us using that setup...