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 Re: Deer Hunting Gun Question
[Re: txtrophy85]
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05/14/14 12:48 PM
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tgrghostrider
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Any caliber will work....as long as it is a .270  agreed. the .270 was a gift from God +1
There are those who read of what others have done, then there are those like me who do what others read about.
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Re: Deer Hunting Gun Question
[Re: Niko]
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05/14/14 01:09 PM
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boomerdog
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I think the rifle choose is the easy one the real debate will be the scope you put on her.
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Re: Deer Hunting Gun Question
[Re: Niko]
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05/14/14 01:30 PM
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Niko
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I was at bass pro this weekend and I think I'm going to pick the .270 or 30-06 Winnchester and one of the main reasons was the amount of ammo that is out there for those 2. I'm now looking for the scope that fits my needs. I took a fellow deer camp buddy with me and he has me leaning toward the 30-06 but no choice made yet.
Thanks for all y'alls comments. Y'all have made it tough
GOD has all the answers to your questions. It's your choice to follow his path or create your own.
May GOD Bless you all
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Re: Deer Hunting Gun Question
[Re: Niko]
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05/14/14 02:47 PM
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BenBob
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Lots of rifles and calibers will work. I would start out by finding one that is the most affordable and go from there.
Tired, Wired, and Uninspired
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Re: Deer Hunting Gun Question
[Re: Niko]
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05/15/14 10:34 PM
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StretchR
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I'm very happy with the Savage 11/1100 in .308 caliber. It has killed pigs and deer handily. My dad had a Weatherby 30-06 that my brother-in-law built for him that was much nicer, but much more expensive. The Weatherby had an action that was like butter. It was so smooth that I was able to use it to put three rounds into a running doe's chest at about 75 yards. Seemed almost like a semi-auto. It went back to my brother-in-law when my dad passed away.
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Re: Deer Hunting Gun Question
[Re: Niko]
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05/16/14 11:34 AM
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DQ Kid
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I was at bass pro this weekend and I think I'm going to pick the .270 or 30-06 Winnchester and one of the main reasons was the amount of ammo that is out there for those 2. I'm now looking for the scope that fits my needs. I took a fellow deer camp buddy with me and he has me leaning toward the 30-06 but no choice made yet.
Thanks for all y'alls comments. Y'all have made it tough
My South Texas rifle is a M70, Featherweight .30-.06, great looking gun and gets the job done well.
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Re: Deer Hunting Gun Question
[Re: Niko]
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06/04/14 09:57 PM
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killabooner
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If you are still looking, try Budsguns.com. They have a good selection of all types of firearms. I just bought a new Weatherby VG2 from them for $486. It took about 1 1/2 weeks to get it. They will send it to a gun store that you choose. It will cost around $20 for a transfer from the store. Stay with .243, .270, 30-06 etc. to make ammo easier to find.
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Re: Deer Hunting Gun Question
[Re: Niko]
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06/05/14 10:53 PM
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Ag Hunter 78
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Weatherby Vanguard S2 --- on sale at Cabela's. Read the reviews.
Last edited by Ag Hunter 78; 06/05/14 10:54 PM.
No prayer in school....What's next, no thinking in church?
It's not just about pie in the sky when you die. It's also about steak on your plate while you wait!
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Re: Deer Hunting Gun Question
[Re: Niko]
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06/05/14 11:08 PM
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Nogalus Prairie
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I was at bass pro this weekend and I think I'm going to pick the .270 or 30-06 Winnchester and one of the main reasons was the amount of ammo that is out there for those 2. I'm now looking for the scope that fits my needs. I took a fellow deer camp buddy with me and he has me leaning toward the 30-06 but no choice made yet.
Thanks for all y'alls comments. Y'all have made it tough
Sounds great. I would go with a Leupold VX I or II and call it good. 3-9x or 3.5-10x.
Last edited by Nogalus Prairie; 06/05/14 11:08 PM.
I learned long ago you can't reason someone out of something they don't reason themselves into.
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Re: Deer Hunting Gun Question
[Re: Niko]
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06/06/14 09:18 AM
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Swamped
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Ive got a Weatherby Vanguard S2 in .270 and love it.
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Re: Deer Hunting Gun Question
[Re: stxranchman]
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06/10/14 04:47 AM
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Mickey Moose
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Any caliber will work....as long as it is a .270 .308. stxranchman - fixed that for ya bud! Cheers - Mickey
Last edited by Mickey Moose; 06/10/14 03:02 PM.
My botnet is bigger than yours.
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Re: Deer Hunting Gun Question
[Re: Mickey Moose]
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06/10/14 05:18 PM
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Gangly
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Any caliber will work....as long as it is a .270, .308, .30-06. stxranchman - fixed that for ya bud! Cheers - Mickey Mickey - fixed that for ya bud! 
Last edited by Gangly; 06/10/14 05:19 PM.
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Re: Deer Hunting Gun Question
[Re: Niko]
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06/11/14 04:12 PM
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R. Johnson
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Check out the sales at Academy right now. I would go with Remington, Savage, Winchester or Tikka. Start with a quality rifle. As far as calibers are concerned, I would stay with .270, 7mm-08, .308 or .30-06.
Those are all flat shooting and accurate rounds easily harvesting most any animal in Texas. Good Luck
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