Hey there i live in spokane WA, i hunt alot of bear and elk in my area... i do alot of 500 yd shooting with my savage model 12 .223 but i am really looking to step it up into the 1000 yd range and aim my sights at bear and elk mostly... i was just wondering what your guys thoughts were on the cal most likely to get the job done??? anyway thanks for letting join see ya in the forums...gun)