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kirpi97 · December 27, 2008, 07:03 PM

'Tis true I might be better off. But for what I want it for, I need the higher caliber. There have been too many times I have been out in the back 40 and stumbled across a bear, close-up and personal, armed with my 30-06. The scope makes it hard to take am accurate shot at less than 20 yards. So I then opted to carry my 12 gauge with a 1 ounce slug. And wouldn't you know it, the pesky bear would be 50 to 100 yards out.

I just want one rifle that I can carry that will do a bit of mischief in either situation. So I am looking for something with knockdown power at both ends.

December 27, 2008, 07:03 PM	#4
kirpi97 Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 236	'Tis true I might be better off. But for what I want it for, I need the higher caliber. There have been too many times I have been out in the back 40 and stumbled across a bear, close-up and personal, armed with my 30-06. The scope makes it hard to take am accurate shot at less than 20 yards. So I then opted to carry my 12 gauge with a 1 ounce slug. And wouldn't you know it, the pesky bear would be 50 to 100 yards out. I just want one rifle that I can carry that will do a bit of mischief in either situation. So I am looking for something with knockdown power at both ends. __________________ The parting shot... "Those who hammer their guns into plows, will plow for those who do not." Thomas Jefferson