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Re: What kind of deer rifle? [Re: 2Gs] #6486134 10/08/16 11:01 AM
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I like smaller calibers, I like wood stocks, I hunt out of a blind, I like Remington BDL's, but that's just me. I have a 25-06 and .243 That I will never let go of because they drive nails, others could be had. I see lots of names and calibers suggested but take a look at the Weatherby Vanguard S2. I recently bought a S2 Deluxe (wood stock) in a.270 win. It is beautiful unlike plastic, it's not light but shoots like a dream.
To me being a dinosaur I like wood, it has character, like me it gets nicks and dings over the years, but there a memory and a story behind each one. Plastic is cool today and if you want ultra-cool get a AR. I want a rifle that I can get shells for almost anywhere, Put out by an American Company and that is accurate. I understand that we have budgets, or should have. I just have always been one to do without and save up for what I want rather than settle, thus wood over plastic. Take your time, figure out what you may want to hunt with it, get what you want.


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Re: What kind of deer rifle? [Re: 2Gs] #6487001 10/09/16 12:14 AM
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Winchester model 70 Featherweight in .243 Winchester. Leupold 2-7x34 compact scope on Leupold double-dovetail mounts and low rings.

- Because I already have a 270WSM.

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My two favorite deer rifles in my safe are my Tikka T3 Lite .308 and Browning A Bolt II Composite Stalker 7mm-08, so I would suggests either of those. You can mix and match the rifles and cartridges. My only regret with the Tikka is getting the synthetic stock model instead of the wood stock, but I still love that rifle.


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308 Suppressor ready.

I like my Browning X-Bolt and, I am having a couple of Ruger 77(s) cut down to 18 inches and threaded.

The Tikka is also a good choice. I wish the regular Tikka would come threaded from the factory.

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It really depends on the hunt.

For stalking around known grounds and working in the brush, I'll take a lever action Model 92 in .357 or .44 with iron sights up to 100yd. Although, not owning one YET; I would also consider a Ruger Scout in .308 for the same purpose.

If hunting from a stand, probably a bolt action in whichever .30 caliber that tickles your fancy. Mine is a Savage 10 in .308 with a Vortex 4-16x50.

I like to keep my calibers consolidated and really don't like to add a firearm that I don't already load and keep ammo for; so I keep away from wildcat and custom loads. They are likely superior to shelf ammo; but I simple don't have the time or money to invest in them.

If I could only have one round to harvest anything around the places I'm likely to hunt, I might consider either 30-06 or 300WM.

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Short action mag fed short barrel with a suppressor. The 270 is mentioned multiple times in this thread and at one time I might have suggested the same but a short action bolt gun in 6.5 creed, 260, 7/08, or even 308 is a better option for Texas game. I will draw some criticism for this one but a fast twist 223 is adequate for 95% of Texas hunting.

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Yes, I disagree about the .223 - but I do not see why I should criticize you over your opinion.

Lots of hunters think that the .223 is adequate.

They are wrong, of course, except in cases where everything goes just right.

Personally, I am not willing to roll the dice on everything working out just right during a hunt. - I like to have a little insurance, just in case.

The mule deer, the Barbary sheep, the pigs, the distant pronghorns and the enormous elk are all Texas game animals that one would be ill-advised to go after with a .223. - There's a lot more to Texas than anemic whitetails at fifty yards, not much bigger than the family dog.


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Originally Posted By: charlesb
Yes, I disagree about the .223 - but I do not see why I should criticize you over your opinion.

Lots of hunters think that the .223 is adequate.

They are wrong, of course, except in cases where everything goes just right.

Personally, I am not willing to roll the dice on everything working out just right during a hunt. - I like to have a little insurance, just in case.

The mule deer, the Barbary sheep, the pigs, the distant pronghorns and the enormous elk are all Texas game animals that one would be ill-advised to go after with a .223. - There's a lot more to Texas than anemic whitetails at fifty yards, not much bigger than the family dog.



I agree and I won't shoot trophy whitetail with a 223 either. I will shoot any size hog with 223 and any cull deer or does within a reasonable distance. Still 90%+ of Texas game is 223 size. I used to carry 223 and 270 or 25-06 (in the truck) when hunting trophy whitetail. Now I just carry a 6.5 creed if a trophy buck is on the list.

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Re: What kind of deer rifle? [Re: charlesb] #6487750 10/09/16 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted By: charlesb


- Because I already have a 270WSM.


Charles, how do you like the 270WSM? My son is wanting one but I can't see the advantages over a 7/08. For hunting at moderate ranges ... not shooting paper.


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