A little late (Opening day for Minnesota was Nov 6th) but I used my Rem 710 .270 this year as I have for the previous two years. I also brought my Winchester Model 94 .30-30 along but didn't use it this year. That rifle has been in the family for a few generations and still puts meat on the table. I've also taken my stainless Ruger Mini-30 into the field for some bad weather hunts. Mostly though that gun is for plinking bowling pins at the range.