Hunting rifle suggestions

01-11-2011, 01:04 PM

I am looking to get a rifle to hunt Buck with, what would you Hunters recommend?

shilala · 01-11-2011, 01:17 PM

You gonna hunt the woods or the fields? I'd pick a .35 Remington in the woods/brush with a 200 grain slug.
A .243 or .257 Roberts kicks ass in the open, useless in the woods as far as I'm concerned. Depends how far you wanna shoot, really.
For an everything gun, most guys shot a 30-06 or a 30-30. Maybe even a 7mm.
Unfortunately it's a big pain in the ass, D.
I just carry a .35 Remington, and I keep 200 grain and 150 grain shells. The 150's are nice and flat with a long range for the corn fields, the 200's will go through three trees and still take down some speedbeef. Awesome for the brush, too.

LostAbbott · 01-11-2011, 01:17 PM

I hunt deer with my grandfathers old lever action .243. Good gun but might be a little small for your first deer gun. My dad likes his 7mm Mauser, he also hunts elk with that...

E.J. · 01-11-2011, 01:19 PM

Mulie?

I wound't mind picking up a Weatherby Mark V .270.... But I don't enjoy the hunt, I love to go hang out with my friends who do....

You may want to be a little more specific.

maninblack · 01-11-2011, 01:19 PM

I like a 300 Winchester for hunting, Another good one is the .270.

HK3- · 01-11-2011, 01:19 PM

Im a .308 kinda guy.

sikk50 · 01-11-2011, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maninblack

I like a 300 Winchester for hunting, Another good one is the .270.

Exactly what I would have suggested

Chainsaw13 · 01-11-2011, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darrell

I am looking to get a rifle to hunt Buck with, what would you Hunters recommend?

Who's Buck and what did he do to piss you off?

I hunt with a 30-06 myself. Seems to be the caliber most people use in Michigan. Does well in thick brush or can still be used for longer (200-250yd) shots.

hscmit · 01-11-2011, 01:28 PM

are you looking for caliber recommendations or make/model recommendations?

01-11-2011, 01:29 PM

I usually favour the Mac 10.

hscmit · 01-11-2011, 01:30 PM

if you are looking for make/model recommendations do you have a budget in mind?

replicant_argent · 01-11-2011, 01:32 PM

Accuracy International AW (Arctic Warfare) .50BMG
You can reach out and touch the tick ridden rats from a half mile or more away, by the time you get to your kill, the deerburgers are already partially cooled.

Glad I could help, buddy.
Ah venison, delicious venison.
How do we know we are supposed to eat the lil' bastards?

They are made of delicious meat, of course!!!

01-11-2011, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Who's Buck and what did he do to piss you off?

That's what I thought when I read the first post!

Scothew · 01-11-2011, 01:35 PM

My long range (anything over 150yds) gun is a 7mm rem mag. I use it hunting in the open areas where id have long shots or cut overs to shoot across. I shoot the 150grain remington core lokt bullets.

my brush/woods gun is a old Savage model 99 chambered in .300 savage. Its a lever action gun, light and well balanced. Shoot 150grain rem core lokts from it as well.

If I had to have one gun to do it all, it would be a .308.

HK3- · 01-11-2011, 01:47 PM

What you need D- http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/finder/ Click on the left side to fill out the info to utilize the finder. Axis Camo looks like a nice one for $399 + whatever scope you decide on.

01-11-2011, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hscmit

are you looking for caliber recommendations or make/model recommendations?

Both, please.

01-11-2011, 02:16 PM

I am a .30-06 kind of guy. Tired and true!!!

Dave128 · 01-11-2011, 02:22 PM

I use a 30-06, my dad uses a .35 Remington and my brother uses either a 30-30 or a 30-06 (depending on his mood). All for weapons have taken multiple deer in the same relative location. I will have to say that my 30-06 tends to have a bit too much power for close range shots. I think I would almost prefer to use my dad's .35.

hscmit · 01-11-2011, 02:27 PM

lower end rifles

mossberg 100 atr
savage edge
I would stay away from the remington 770

higher end
remington 700 -this is what I hunt with (30-06) and love-
weatherby vanguard

for hunting there is not a lot of difference between 30-06 and .270, except 270 cost more and is made in fewer combos of powder/weight
others prefer 300, 308, 243 etc
just my $.02

hscmit · 01-11-2011, 02:35 PM

you might also consider a used rifle. if you know what you what a weekend spent in three or four pawn shops you might be able to gun in good shape for a good price. If you arent sure how much hunting you will actually be doing a high end rifle is a big investment, esp with a scope, ammo, and range time add in.
a used rifle, $250-300 all in, until you decide you are into it might save you a about a grand

01-11-2011, 01:04 PM	#1
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Hunting rifle suggestions I am looking to get a rifle to hunt Buck with, what would you Hunters recommend?

01-11-2011, 01:17 PM	#2
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Hunting rifle suggestions You gonna hunt the woods or the fields? I'd pick a .35 Remington in the woods/brush with a 200 grain slug. A .243 or .257 Roberts kicks ass in the open, useless in the woods as far as I'm concerned. Depends how far you wanna shoot, really. For an everything gun, most guys shot a 30-06 or a 30-30. Maybe even a 7mm. Unfortunately it's a big pain in the ass, D. I just carry a .35 Remington, and I keep 200 grain and 150 grain shells. The 150's are nice and flat with a long range for the corn fields, the 200's will go through three trees and still take down some speedbeef. Awesome for the brush, too. __________________

01-11-2011, 01:17 PM	#3
LostAbbott Have My Own Room Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Mychal Location: Seattle Posts: 1,165 Trading: (23)	Re: Hunting rifle suggestions I hunt deer with my grandfathers old lever action .243. Good gun but might be a little small for your first deer gun. My dad likes his 7mm Mauser, he also hunts elk with that... __________________ Damn I got a lot of smokes I need to try.

01-11-2011, 01:19 PM	#4
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Hunting rifle suggestions Mulie? I wound't mind picking up a Weatherby Mark V .270.... But I don't enjoy the hunt, I love to go hang out with my friends who do.... You may want to be a little more specific.

01-11-2011, 01:19 PM	#5
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Hunting rifle suggestions I like a 300 Winchester for hunting, Another good one is the .270. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

01-11-2011, 01:19 PM	#6
HK3- Cashmere Jungle Lord Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Boffa Location: The town so nice they named it twice Posts: 5,035 Trading: (48)	Re: Hunting rifle suggestions Im a .308 kinda guy.

01-11-2011, 01:28 PM	#9
hscmit Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: James Location: no where Posts: 2,200 Trading: (4)	Re: Hunting rifle suggestions are you looking for caliber recommendations or make/model recommendations?

01-11-2011, 01:29 PM	#10
forms Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Hunting rifle suggestions I usually favour the Mac 10.

01-11-2011, 01:30 PM	#11
hscmit Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: James Location: no where Posts: 2,200 Trading: (4)	Re: Hunting rifle suggestions if you are looking for make/model recommendations do you have a budget in mind?

01-11-2011, 01:32 PM	#12
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Hunting rifle suggestions Accuracy International AW (Arctic Warfare) .50BMG You can reach out and touch the tick ridden rats from a half mile or more away, by the time you get to your kill, the deerburgers are already partially cooled. Glad I could help, buddy. Ah venison, delicious venison. How do we know we are supposed to eat the lil' bastards? They are made of delicious meat, of course!!! __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

01-11-2011, 01:35 PM	#14
Scothew CA Scott #2658 Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Scott Location: AL Posts: 580 Trading: (5)	Re: Hunting rifle suggestions My long range (anything over 150yds) gun is a 7mm rem mag. I use it hunting in the open areas where id have long shots or cut overs to shoot across. I shoot the 150grain remington core lokt bullets. my brush/woods gun is a old Savage model 99 chambered in .300 savage. Its a lever action gun, light and well balanced. Shoot 150grain rem core lokts from it as well. If I had to have one gun to do it all, it would be a .308.

01-11-2011, 01:47 PM	#15
HK3- Cashmere Jungle Lord Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Boffa Location: The town so nice they named it twice Posts: 5,035 Trading: (48)	Re: Hunting rifle suggestions What you need D- http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/finder/ Click on the left side to fill out the info to utilize the finder. Axis Camo looks like a nice one for $399 + whatever scope you decide on.

01-11-2011, 02:16 PM	#17
bajaraider Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Hunting rifle suggestions I am a .30-06 kind of guy. Tired and true!!!

01-11-2011, 02:22 PM	#18
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,917 Trading: (4)	Re: Hunting rifle suggestions I use a 30-06, my dad uses a .35 Remington and my brother uses either a 30-30 or a 30-06 (depending on his mood). All for weapons have taken multiple deer in the same relative location. I will have to say that my 30-06 tends to have a bit too much power for close range shots. I think I would almost prefer to use my dad's .35. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

01-11-2011, 02:27 PM	#19
hscmit Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: James Location: no where Posts: 2,200 Trading: (4)	Re: Hunting rifle suggestions lower end rifles mossberg 100 atr savage edge I would stay away from the remington 770 higher end remington 700 -this is what I hunt with (30-06) and love- weatherby vanguard for hunting there is not a lot of difference between 30-06 and .270, except 270 cost more and is made in fewer combos of powder/weight others prefer 300, 308, 243 etc just my $.02

01-11-2011, 02:35 PM	#20
hscmit Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: James Location: no where Posts: 2,200 Trading: (4)	Re: Hunting rifle suggestions you might also consider a used rifle. if you know what you what a weekend spent in three or four pawn shops you might be able to gun in good shape for a good price. If you arent sure how much hunting you will actually be doing a high end rifle is a big investment, esp with a scope, ammo, and range time add in. a used rifle, $250-300 all in, until you decide you are into it might save you a about a grand