you need to learn to crawl before you walk,a 30-06 will kill anything in north america to include big bears,read up on the caliber.you dont need an anti tank gun to kill animals unless you are just looking for the cool factor.out to 500 yrds ill put my 06 against any magnum for accuracy,its lso no slouch on energy.what ever you get please use common sense and get something you can handle.shooting is a great sport if you enjoy it