hey all - i am from N.Y. moved here a little over a yr. ago - been fishin like CRAZY - next yr. i want to go deer hunting - last week i went to ED`S GUN SHOP IN VASS NC - bought a remington 770 30-06 very nice gun i know not the best but for a 1st timer it`s great - at 100 yds. i have all the shots ON THE BULLSEYE - my question is i heard with this rifle i have to be 10 ft. off the ground to use it - it`s o.k. if you use a bow or blk. powder - this is NORTH CAROLINA - can some one help me out