Custom-ish CPM154 (not 154cm). Typically don't need to touch up while breaking down an elk but carry the diamond stone just in case. I normally need to find a stick part way through to cut on to get the fat off the blade and then keep going. The scalpel blades scare me and I wont use them...
+1 for the Howa. Mine is prior to the carbon stock but is the older 20" #1 barrel. If you don't like the mag (factory stinks) there are hinged plate options and others using better mags.
Both. If I had to choose one for deer it would be the 6.5. If I had to do it all with one, 30-06. The 06 doesn't kill any deader but it normally drops things faster and sometimes that matters.
Scarpa Triolex Pro GTX - Mens 42.5 / 9.5
Bought two sizes because I am in-between and these are the ones that didn't fit as well. Got a good deal and am passing it along. They are new in box. Tried on but never worn outside.
$220.00 TYD in the continental US. If you are in AK PM and I can get...