cgturner7,

You might want to look at: 7mm-08, 243, or 260. There's others and then the 22s', but I don't like the 22s' because shot placement and brush really come into play more. However I'm not recommending shooting thru brush.

If you have children you'll have hunting now or in the future the above calibers are good to pass along. They all can be bought in compact models and from several companies.

dog1