thanks for the help! well i like to get in as close as i can. and would like to do some bear hunting some day. i have family in colorado that wants me to come and hunt elk with them. also i have my 308 set up for hunting coyotes it doesnt bother me to use a 308 for yotes because i dont do the sewing my brother does. lol i feel my 308 will handle just about any game but i want a bigger gun to get close to dangerus game like bear. when i get my 45-70 i will also take a yote with it just to mess with my brother. i can see his face now

thanks again for all the help!