Before I moved out to LA I've hunted all of my life. I own the typical stuff... 30-06, rem 870 express, ruger 10-22, and a couple of pistols. I wasn't aware there was a large gun community in California.
Simple man, simple guns. I prefer the 1911A1 and the Remington 870. If you can't get it done with that, then you should stay home. (Not long range, obviously)