Chantecler111

Yep, I know what you mean. Zrex' did a great job on this post, and there are not many situations in our Happy state where a magnum would be the required medicine. But, at my lease, they logged 80 acres this past summer. I now have the possibility for a 500 yard shot. BUT, I do not feel good about a 500 yard shot. 400 MAX YARDS, MAYBE. So with that said, I can take my .308 and it will handle anything I would shoot at. 300 - 400 yards max, I can take the 7mm-08. 250 to 300 yards max I can take the .243. So I honestly believe that I have a short action caliber that will handle any shooting situation I might have. ( I love short action calibers , if you couldn't notice...LOL ). If I am not sure about my hunting situation that day, or I go somewhere else to hunt deer or a larger animal, I have the .270 or the 30-06, which will take up any slack.

And , BTW, there is nothing wrong with a .280. It can just about do it all.

But I do like short action guns, because they are versitle. I can use this Ruger Compact in a tower stand, ladder, or climbing, with equal ease. It is only 35 1/2 " OAL. and is just under 6 lbs. without the scope. It is light , handy, and will come to point very quickly and easily.

My other small gun is a Rem. Model 7 in 7mm-08. The .308 is a full size Ruger M77 Mark II Stainless / Synth. It is a tack driver.

Good Gun huntin'.. And if you need any help, holler at me, I love shopping for new guns.LOL.