I have a 7 x 65R rifle/shoutgun combo. Before I left for Iraq I developed a hand load and got it sighted in. In case some folks don't know European caliber designation: 7 is 7mm bullet, 65 means case length in millimeters and the R designates Rimmed. Anyway, and for those that may hunt the Northern New York area, would that be suitable for deer? Year before last, I attempted to shoot one with a .300 Win Mag (normally wouldnt but the only one that I could get sighted--now have a .30-06 for it) and I discovered that the bullett was moving too fast and deflected evidently off a small branch, unseen.

So, now that it is sighted in, wondering if it would be okay? Otherwise, I will go ahead and spend the $400.00 for a new bolt on the Sig Sauer and put the .30-06 barrel on it?

Thanks[8D]