hey black dog at deer camp now. I shoot a Ruger 7 mill rem mag or 30-06 rem 7400 semi auto, or my sks. Depends if I need a long or short range gun. I wasn't hunting this early season (WISCONSIN) but a friend in my club got two nice does in the doe only season today. Can't wait for opening day to fill my tags, freezer is empty and needs filling, beets buying beef. rather eat venison, no steroids or drugs in this great meat, and tasty too!!! Good luck in the season hope you fill your freezer and tags!!!!