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Choosing The Best Deer Rifle

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Re: Choosing The Best Deer Rifle

Post by JEBar » Sun Nov 03, 2019 9:24 pm

ain't nothing wrong with a 35 .... different folks have different situations and each of them need to go with what's best for them
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Re: Choosing The Best Deer Rifle

Post by Vaquero » Sun Nov 03, 2019 9:42 pm

Oh, I agree, I just rarely have a need for more.
Even in the large field where one of my hunting houses sits.
It is right at 300 yds. to the north end, but rarely see deer down there.
In the past several years I have taken quite a few deer there and the farthest shot to date is around 135 to 140 yds.
Four I believe at that distance, the rest have been more like 70-75 yds.
Heck the two I took with the MX were both around 70.
At this point I have way more than I would ever need, and don't see me hunting anywhere that would require something different than what's already here.
So even if they were to make one like I have described on here in several places, I wouldn't just run out and buy one.

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Re: Choosing The Best Deer Rifle

Post by BigAl52 » Sun Nov 03, 2019 10:01 pm

Id say caliber choice would depend on the area you hunt in. A 35 Remington will work here if the shot is closer but a 308 in Colorado is a better choice in my opinion
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Re: Choosing The Best Deer Rifle

Post by BigAl52 » Sun Nov 03, 2019 10:04 pm

But I still like my 38-55 choice to even if it has brass on it.
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Re: Choosing The Best Deer Rifle

Post by Mags » Sun Nov 03, 2019 11:23 pm

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Shinny brass makes it especially special :roll:
BigAl52 wrote:
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But I still like my 38-55 choice to even if it has brass on it.
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Re: Choosing The Best Deer Rifle

Post by EasyEd » Sun Nov 03, 2019 11:33 pm

Hey All,

Al has it right - your choice should match the area you hunt in as well as your style of hunting. Or have multiple rifles.

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Re: Choosing The Best Deer Rifle

Post by Vaquero » Mon Nov 04, 2019 6:40 am

Yep, and tis' why I have what I have.
Have had most before Henry got into the Rifle calibers.
Mine are Mostly Marlins, a few Winchesters, one Savage and even a Remington, and Springfield in 1903's.
And really don't (Need) :lol: any more.
But as we all know, "What the heck does need have to do with it". :lol:

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Re: Choosing The Best Deer Rifle

Post by garyseven » Mon Nov 04, 2019 1:57 pm

30-30 out to 200 yards, then whatever you practice with at long range. I believe if you hit your prey in the vitals at any range you will get to eat it.
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Re: Choosing The Best Deer Rifle

Post by Rifletom » Mon Nov 04, 2019 2:11 pm

.35 Rem, 30-30 Win; two very good cartridges. Gotta think tho, that .38-55 punches above it's weight.
In open country here in the West, we're talking different cartridges for the most part.
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Re: Choosing The Best Deer Rifle

Post by Mags » Mon Nov 04, 2019 8:16 pm

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NOTHING! A strong hungry want, that's it!
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... But as we all know, "What the heck does need have to do with it". :lol:

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