If I had an unlimited budget, a Blaser R8 in something like a 7mm-08 or 7x57. Until I win the lottery though, it ain't happenin.

What rifle calibers do you already have. What is its intended purpose.

For texas deer hunting I would be happy with anything from a 243 up to a 7 mag or so. I'm partial to remingtons and wbys.

Tikka is best bang for your buck. Off the rack Sako and Weatherby come in at the top of my list. I'd go custom if funds allow. For hunting here in Texas, .270./6.5CM/7mm08/25-06/300WM. I just picked up a Weatherby Mark V Accumark in 300WM this year in hopes of taking an Axis this November.

I have had mostly Remington 700's for many years. Last 2 or 3 years I've been adding older Winchester model 70's to the herd. I like the 30.06 as a good go to gun. Have others but that round just seems to work on everything. Nothing wrong with the .270 though for reaching out there too.

I'm all fixed up for deer with my model 70 in 270WSM.

If I need 270 Winchester velocity for smaller deer - I just use 270WSM starting loads with 130 grain bullets. This rifle is good for the little whitetails - and it will do quite well for elk with full-power 150 grain loads at 3150 fps.



I've been practicing off-hand shooting, and last time I hit the eight inch gong at 100 yards fifteen times out of seventeen shots. - Still not as good as I would like, but I am getting better with it. Shots where you do not have time to sit down or find a rest are usually pretty close, so I figure practicing off-hand at 100 yards is good enough.

Browning A-bolt or X-bolt in 270 stainless

Fine rifle. I have an A-bolt Stainless Stalker in 7 mag. Named it Buck. Many a deer and hog has met their demise by that rifle.

My dad has an a-bolt in 7RM that he loves too.

Don't think I'll ever get it, he might just ask to be buried with it.

I like the X-bolt but to be honest, I like a A-bolt better.

I don't like how fat the x-bolt's fore-end feels. I don't have small hands or anything, but it just feels bulky, which is a shame because they're beautiful rifles.

Remington 700 in 30-06

Montana Rifle Company X2 or Mauser 12 Extreme. 308 or 30-06, take your pick. Same/same to the deer, but the 308 is more pleasant to shoot.

Current vintage Win M70's seem nice. Have not shot a Nosler, but they look nice.

The Browning A/X bolts kick like a mule to me. They are among my least favorite to have to shoot.

Tikka CTR in 6.5 Creedmoor or 7mm-08.

Just curious, what do you like better about the A Bolt over the X Bolt?

Ruger American "predator" 308 18" heavier barrel,threaded

If I bought one right now it would be this in 243, 260, or 7-08:

http://www.sako.fi/rifles/sako-85/85-varmint-stainless

Something custom in .308

Kimber Longmaster in 308

Marlin xl7 best bang for your buck

I would get a savage rifle with the Accu-Trigger in 308 and an optic with a 50mm objective..

Beautiful rifle right there.

Savage 10Fp, 20 inch suppressor ready, in 308

Savage 14 American Classic 308 Win with a Weaver Classic V2-7x32 or Classic K6

What did you sell (deer rifle?) and by "another deer rifle," what do you have now? If you sold your deer rifle, knowing what it was may help us narrow down what we would buy. If you have other deer rifles as well, that would also help us narrow down what we would buy.

My Sako 85 with 20.5 in barrel, synthetic stock and 3-9X40 Trijicon Accupoint is in my opinion the perfect all around hunting weapon. I would be happy with 308 270 or 30-06 but mine is 30-06. Limbsaver recoil pad is a must and with it she has very little kick. Just got it last year and I dont see myself ever needing another hunting rifle since it will cover every situation in North America.

Gotta have a backup rifle that is what the AR6.8 is for.

Death list- 1 coyote at 165 yards and 1 Doe at 135 yards. More to come this fall.