I agree with stush and suggest the 7 BR i have one and it works great and is efficient in a 14 inch barrel the problem with big calibers is the extra powder is wasted when you have such a short barrel and the extra powder doesn't add up to much fps put more muzzle flash. the mid grip guns are better balanced and can be very accurate with one sand bag under the grip the original plastic is light and feels good but looks like crap if you can find an original custom shop wood they are nice but for hunting i prefer the mcmillan good luck