Thanks for the replys. I think this rifle will do about 99 percent of the hunting I do. From Antelope to Black bear. With the penetration of the heavier bullets it will work well for elk as well as long as the range doesn't exceed 250 yards. The above mentioned friend who bought my other 260 shot an elk at about 275 yards with the 140 grain X bullet. Broke both front shoulders and exited. Messed up some meat but he didn't go a step. Mule deer will be the bulk of the chore for this gun. Will report after I get back home and put a scope on it. North Dakota weather permitting.