Hello, as of right now I use a 30.06 bolt action rifle. It's a bruiser. I love the gun, but after sighting it in, my shoulder is black and blue. Im looking for a more comfortable gun that will do the job. Some people have told me a 7mm Mauser, 300 Win Mag (which I think kicks), and a 243 (which is hard to kill elk, I think). Please let me know what you think would be a great BIG game gun for a small female.

Melissa