One more thing...For Mr Zumbo's edification...I have yet to hunt prairie dog or 'gopher' with a rifle. It is far more sporting to use a pistol with iron sights. I prefer the Ruger Mark II.
Me, too. The minute you go hunting with it, it is a hunting rifle. Doesn't matter what it is, you are hunting with it.
Save your assault rifles for assaults. (/sarc sheesh!)