I've read every message on this entire thread & not 1 of you have mentioned the rifle I use for deer season. Well enough suspense its a 30-40 Krag, & I'm sure most of you have never seen one & some of you have never heard of one. Well its an old army gun, mine is an 1892 model, & it's one of the slickest bolt actions ever made, & loads & unloads easier than any other rifle I've ever used, because of the side loading box compartment.

Good luck to all in your season.