If you plan on doing a lot of stalking as we call the a you want somthing light with a heavy round. The theory is that when stalking, atleast around here, you ae not going to get a far shot but you are most likely going to be dealing with some brush in the way. I don't stalk muh because I mostly bow hunt but around here it is generally accepted that the best brush/stalking gun is a lever action 30-30. Heavy slow round to punch through brush and rapid reloading if you have to make a second shot.