I just thought id post a picture of my new rifle. She'sa model 70 300 wsm. I received an enormous amount of great advice from everyone here and i wanted to say thanks. I've only got another month over here in the sandbox and then ill be back just in time for deer season in wisconsin. we came over here in mid-nov last year so that killed that season. im trying to look into taking a trip to colorado next year for an elk hunt. its been a dream of mine for some time now. anyways, thanks again for all the great advice from everyone here. good hunting! dave