^^^^^the joys and a smile from a very happy 11 year old (PRICELESS)^^^^^
Mike
That's a precious picture, great memories. This the last time I hunted with my son. He's much older than yours but great memories. He's now working in Texas.
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Just my thoughts on caliber, I've been deer hunting since the 60's and started with a Springfield 30/06 until I found out it was dangerous due to poor case hardening. Since then, I've used a Savage Bolt action. I just vary bullet weight, 220 gr for heavy cover, 180 gr for all around and 150 gr for open ground. Most of my shots are 90 to 150 yrds and the 180's work well. I just make sure that I'm using Remington Core-loks, most of the others don't open enough and allow through shots.
The 30/06 let's me carry one rifle for all terrain unless I'm in the very heavy cover and tracking, then I just carry the 40 semi pistol.