Dave,
We just got some land in Frederick to hunt, and from the stand that I've been using, I have about 350 to the other side of the field, and out in front of me. It's in a small finger of woods, jutting out in the middle of a large field. I don''t know if that long of a shot is right for me, but there are several other spots on the property similar, so I want to be prepared. I also have a lease on the shore, and they clear cut it from time to time, and it's almost due again in some areas. I've been told that at times through the years, they've had some wide open, long range shots of 300-400 yards. I'll have to see what gun I get, and how well I can shoot it. Like I said before, most shots would be more realistic around 100 yards or so, at least for now.
I seem to be leaning towards the .308, but you and I are thinking the same way. Could I get two rifles in the same box, when I bring them home past her?.
Charlie