I agree with bear 23 definetly not a great choice for a hunting rifle, great long range target rifle, but not my first choice for hunting, my question to u is where are u hunting? bush or prairie? what u are hunting will decide what caliber u are using, i currently own a weatherby vanguard in 300wby mag, so far i love this gun, there are a wide assortment of other great rifles out there in great calibers. Your budget will also decide what to buy, personally i wouldnt spend the money on a trg and carry it around in the trees and risk the scratches, not to mention the weight will really catch up to u throughout the day, granted my weatherby is no light weight queen, but it fits my style of hunting.