I have a R-93 Professional in 264 WinMag, biggest I shoot anymore. The last 5-6 deer I shot was all with the 6mm-06. Like the rest of the community here I don't deer hunt anymore. That said these eating my trees will be eliminated because their so many at one time now. We've had as high as 8 in the front yard at one time. Personally I like a beefy rifle myself. That 1885 is sweet.