Deer Rifle Suggestions

[wurgs]

Its nice as most ammo websites have a ballistics chart for the ammo they carry, it comes in handy as it gives you a place to start.Out where I hunt I'd say the average shot is in the 150-175 yard range so we site in at 200 yds and the bullet is within 3 inches out to 250 yards. I shoot a 300wsm now and love it.

 

How did you like the 35 rem? A guy at work has one and likes it and I have been thinking about getting one as its different than all the common calibers.

 

Only little over a week till opener and I can't wait!

[Roofer]

Its nice as most ammo websites have a ballistics chart for the ammo they carry, it comes in handy as it gives you a place to start.Out where I hunt I'd say the average shot is in the 150-175 yard range so we site in at 200 yds and the bullet is within 3 inches out to 250 yards. I shoot a 300wsm now and love it.

 

How did you like the 35 rem? A guy at work has one and likes it and I have been thinking about getting one as its different than all the common calibers.

 

Only little over a week till opener and I can't wait!

 

My bro-in law used a 35 Rem in our group. It was a great brush gun, like the 30-30. Not long range, but a big chunk of lead to tumble through brush.

 

You hunt in MN or ND?

[wurgs]

Its nice as most ammo websites have a ballistics chart for the ammo they carry, it comes in handy as it gives you a place to start.Out where I hunt I'd say the average shot is in the 150-175 yard range so we site in at 200 yds and the bullet is within 3 inches out to 250 yards. I shoot a 300wsm now and love it.

 

How did you like the 35 rem? A guy at work has one and likes it and I have been thinking about getting one as its different than all the common calibers.

 

Only little over a week till opener and I can't wait!

 

My bro-in law used a 35 Rem in our group. It was a great brush gun, like the 30-30. Not long range, but a big chunk of lead to tumble through brush.

 

You hunt in MN or ND?

 

 

ND, se of Rugby on my uncles farm. Got 3 tags to fill this year so hoping corn is all off for a change.

[Scalloper]

I just bought a Thompson Center Venture in 7mm Mag and its a tack driver. I own many guns but this is one of the most accurate guns I have shot. I would have bought a .270 for deer but I wanted a little more for moose hunting.

[BlackZ71Silverado]

sounds like i am going to go look at a savage next time i get a chance to. what price range is a browning A bolt? if anyone can think of any others i should consider i am very open to suggestions

 

 

Be careful with the Savage models if that's what you choose. Some of them have a plastic magazine that is prone to break rather easily. The model you mentioned in your OP is discontinued and was replaced by the "Axis" model. Pretty sure the Edge has the plastic box magazine, not sure about the updated version.

 

 

If you don't want to spend a bunch of money, check out the Weatherby Vanguard Series 2 rifles. Much better rifle than the Savage and it's a sub-moa gun and decently priced. You can pick one up brand new for $440.00, pretty goos deal.

[Jeff405]

I've been searching myself for a good beginner deer rifle in the same price range. I found myself with 3 options. 1. Savage 111 270, 2. Marlin XL7 270, 3. Mossberg 100 ATR 270. I ended up going to a local gun shop and picked up a used Mossberg 100 ATR for $225 w/ no scope. I would suggest getting a cheap Bushnell or other descent brand cheap scope to get started and just saving up till next season or so and get a better scope when you got the money. A friend of mine gave me a scope he pulled off another gun to use for now. So for the rifle, sling, couple boxes of ammo, targets I was out of pocket less than $300.

 

And for ammo, I went with Remington, Core-lokt 130gr. Runs about $18 at the local WalMart.

[mike94silverado]

I just bought the Savage Edge in 7mm with a scope included (shitty Bushnell but still) for under 300. I put some deep scratches in my browning BAR Semi Auto 30.06 last year in Canada and wanted a "Beater" Gun if you will. It's surpassed my expectations.

[MLawZ71]

No love for the .308 Winchester in this thread? I can't wait to try out the LR-308 this season.

 

 

What's up with that? The military has used .308 for a long time and for a reason. I hunt with a Remington .308 model 7400 loaded with 180 grain. I would love to get that new Remington Bushmaster R-25 chambered in .308 but the msrp is $1600

 

My dad hunts with a Marlin 35 (30-30) with 220 grain ammo, and its called the "brush cutter" for a reason. He also uses a 7mm with 150 grain ballistic tip ammo for the field hunting days.

 

All depends on what your hunting and where you hunt. Dont rule out the 12 gauge if you do alot of close range and/or brush hunting. But I wouldn't feel comfortable taking those 100 yards shots with a 1oz slug.

[mwatters]

Well sadly i live in illinois and we do not have a rifle season for deer. But like i was tellin ya about the .17 for varmits like coyotes, i have out of state friends that used 30-06, but i have one that i know is usin .308 with a Remington 700. now i know you said price was an issue, but if you're also ever thinking of just going out and dingin plates up to 800-1000 yards, this is the firearm for the job. It all comes down to preference. I prefer Chevrolet, Remington, and Coors.

 

Good luck with what ever you choose, happy and safe hunting.

[kstruckcountry]

Savage Axis are a good low priced gun, often come with a scope too. The one I looked at and the one a friend have both have metal mags. Usually $350 or less. The one I saw was just under $400 with a stainless barrel, synthetic stock, and scope. I prefer the synthetic stock over wood. Pretty much any caliber should work, .270 is a real good shooter, I myself use a .30-06 and know a few people who like .308. I wouldn't try it, but a good marksman can supposedly hit out to 600 yds accurately with a .308. You can't go wrong with an -06 though. I use 180 grain Hornady's in the 30-06, instead of just going through the deer like cheaper ammo, they do a demo job on the inside of the deer.