i shoot a savage 10fcm scout in .308. it has worked on everything i have hunted in WA state, and nor cal. the new 114 series is a nice set up from them also. the best gun you can get is the one you can handle and shoot the best. use this search as an excuse to go out and hadnle all the rifles you can. make sure you throw them up and if they allow you, throw the bolt since they all throw different, fit differentand you will narrow down your choices.