I got some pretty fancy guns but the NEF 280 that I have with the 26 inch barrel and the Swift 3X9X40 scope will handle anything in North America and I have every confidence in its ability to do so. It is really the only rifle I would ever need. However its not the only rifle I want. I have an NEF 223 and also a NEF 44 Mag rifle. I will soon get a 30-30, 45-70 and maybe a 22 Hornet barrel. Oh and the Huntsman Muzzle loader barrel for my NEF shotgun. OK I'm hooked on the NEF'S