RE: MN hunters, .270 or .280 OK for brushy woods for deer?
You got rid of your brush gun- the woodsmaster. Next suggetion go and get a semi-auto carbine. 30-06 is the only caliber it comes in, or you can find one from Ruger with the 44 mag. Take a look at the sporting goods store near you- I bet they have several on their shelf. I think Northern Minnesota has kept these from going on the obsolete list with Remington. As for accuracy- they are just fine for most any hunting range. I have used mine out west on antelope, elk and deer. At extreme hunting ranges.