I need a rifle to carry with me when walking in the woods(placing stands,scouting or just plain walking). I was considering a ruger ranch rifle in .223 cal or a single shot New England Arms in 270 or 30-06 or the old faithful 30-30 lever action. I plan to use a 3-9x50 scope as it will also be used for shooting in the several foodplots i have planted. shots around my area can be anywhere from 20-500yards. Would either of these rifles do the job? I don't want an expensive rifle (i hunt with a browning) because i plan to leave this in the truck so i don't wan't to have to worry about scratching it up please respond
[ This Message was edited by: bnow0707 on 2003-08-26 19:15 ]