I've used tri-pods for years. Mostly for PDs and coyotes. I do carry it sometimes for big game. Presently I use a Bog Pod the yoke also grips my spotting scope.
In the 80s I bought a 6.5x55. After that over the years 260, 6.5-284, 6.5-06 and 264WM.
Now I use the 6.5-06 the most.
I also keep looking for a Ruger no1 in 6.5x55
Good info above.
I've used longbow, recurve, compound and crossbow. And bow hunted for over 50 years.
Stop in to as many archery/pro-shops as you can. Look at the bows and talk to the people working at the shop.
Then research what they tell you. Get a bow that fits you.
When the Barrel went south on my 300 Rum I decided to have a 338 Rum built on the Rem 700 action. After I topped it with with a 8x32 NF scope it weighs in at over 14 pounds. It's a good shooter with either 300 gr SMKs or 300 gr ABs and Retumbo. It is braked and recoils not bad but not a rifle to...
I have both. Shot several deer and antelope with each. I use the 6.5-06 more than the 6.5x284. Just because the way I set up the 6.5-06. Making 6.5-06 brass is not a problem.