Well, I don't have a lot of firearms and I don't hunt with it but I would say my bolt .308. As far as why... because it is MINE. The first gun I've really put together, and did things to by myself. Still not done.. but it's a $$ thing. I don't seem to be able to get the amazing fleas butthole groups at 40K miles like everyone else does, but I think I didn't pretty darn well with it for my first "real" rifle that is MINE.