Originally Posted by
jerry d
..... Let me run this scenario by you guys......You're an eastern whitetail hunter but every 3 or 4 years you save up for a trip out west to hunt elk. You only have one rifle to cover BOTH situations. Let's hear what your choice of rifle , caliber and scope {including power} would be.
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If you can save up for an western elk hunt plus $$$ travel -
You can afford 2 rifles!
I would always take a back-up rifle on a far away $$$$$ hunt!