thanks I want to hunt big game but I'm really open to everything, I live in the Long Island area but I have a house in Monticello. So I'm open to a lot of area. I haven't purchased a rifle or bow yet because I haven't taken my class but i would like any starter rifles I should try. I'm also taking the bow hunting class at the end of August. I don't have any experienced hunters I can tag along with, my brother hunts but up by ft.drum.