Thanks for all of the info. I will be shooting a nice cow (probably between 800-1000 lbs). The area is an open ranch with praire and thin, mature woods. The shot will probably be 100 yards, give or take, and at that range I can put it where I need to without a problem. I do loke the idea of the hand...

I am going on a bison hunt and was thinking of using my Mod 71. Any thoughts on whether the 348 Win is enough gun?

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HairyHook

What is your preferred barrel length for your hunting levergun, and why? I am sure that there are a number of opinions, but I am curious what you think.

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Hairyhook

I am considering a new hunting handgun for North American big game, i.e. deer, elk, boar, bison(?), etc. Any thoughts or experience would be greatly appreciated. Specifically, what do you think about SA vs DA, make & model, caliber, barrel length, sights, and gunsmiths. Thanks for the help, Hair...

Thanks for all of the help. I am learning a lot here.

Thanks again,

HairyHook

My typo - I meant a Marlin 1895.

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HairyHook

I am looking at getting a Marlin tuned up for a ucoming brown bear hunt. So far I am thinking I would start with a 1894 or XLR in SS, 20" barrel with a brake, tuned action, and a scout scope with a XS peep as back-up. What I am looking for are any thoughts or suggestions that have worked well f...