After reading all of the replies I think I would shoot. My friend in Missouri has 2 nice deer mounts and they were all at 300 yds. If you can shoot and see the animal through the scope ..why not. I hunt brush country though so my tirdy tirdy Marlin is all I'll ever need. If I ever move to the open country I'll buy me a gun that shoots flat at 400 yds. I believe a 270 may do the trick.if not I'll ask Rebel Hog to stir me in the right direction.
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