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Choosing The Best Deer Rifle
- JEBar
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Re: Choosing The Best Deer Rifle
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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- Vaquero
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Re: Choosing The Best Deer Rifle
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.
RP
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.
RP
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Re: Choosing The Best Deer Rifle
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
But I still like my 38-55 choice to even if it has brass on it.
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Don't worry about getting older and still doing stupid stuff. You'll do the stupid stuff as always, only much slower. Hold my beer and watch this.......
H001T .22LR
H001T .22LR MONUMENT VALLEY
H003T PUMP .22LR
BBS .41 MAG
SS .357
SIDE GATE 38-55
H001T .22LR
H001T .22LR MONUMENT VALLEY
H003T PUMP .22LR
BBS .41 MAG
SS .357
SIDE GATE 38-55
Re: Choosing The Best Deer Rifle
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Shinny brass makes it especially special
Shinny brass makes it especially special
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Re: Choosing The Best Deer Rifle
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.
-Ed-
Al has it right - your choice should match the area you hunt in as well as your style of hunting. Or have multiple rifles.
-Ed-
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- Vaquero
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Re: Choosing The Best Deer Rifle
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) any more.
But as we all know, "What the heck does need have to do with it".
RP
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) any more.
But as we all know, "What the heck does need have to do with it".
RP
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Monte Walsh "You have No idea how little I care".
Ain't No Apologies for My Temperament
Si vis pacem, para bellum
H001, H006, H012
Ain't No Apologies for My Temperament
Si vis pacem, para bellum
H001, H006, H012
Re: Choosing The Best Deer Rifle
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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- Rifletom
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Re: Choosing The Best Deer Rifle
.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.
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
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NOTHING! A strong hungry want, that's it!
NOTHING! A strong hungry want, that's it!
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