I went out this morning and shot a nice 3 point blacktail buck. We only count one side w/o eye guards out here (western Or.) I bought a new .308 BAR Lightweight Stalker. Using 165 grain ballistic tips. First shot was a killer, but he bounced a couple times and I was unable to resist shooting again, which cost me some haunch meat ( darn ). In two weeks I will have finished the first weekend of the cow elk hunt in Central Or. I think this gun might be just the ticket. I set it up with the Safari sling which is very comfortable. 3x9 Leupold Vari ll. The buck this morning was very accomodating. He trotted right up the hill from the family gardens and stopped broadside at about 60 yds. Tenderloins were excellent. It has been too dry for the chantrells. there will be mushrooms and venison before long. First, get the deer...