I don't think there would be many shots past 100 around where I hunt. I hunt in southern MIssouri and I could just stay near the woods, and save my 7mm for the fields and stuff. Everyone around here has a 30-30, which yes, is because it works, but I want something a little bit different and with more versatility. My grandpa thinks I'm crazy for wanting such a "huge elephant gun", what do you guys think?