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Fri Jan 11, 2008 8:02 pm

I'd like to get a deer tag this year but havent had a large caliber rifle in a few years. I've always leaned toward 308's but thought I'd post it here to see what you guys would choose.

This remington 308 looks interesting.

Fri Jan 11, 2008 8:59 pm

There's so many variables that to say this particular gun is a good "deer" gun is tough. Things to consider:

- What type of deer? Mule, whitetail, ect...
- How will you hunt? Stand, horseback, stalk, ect..
- Where will you be hunting? Mountains, open fields, heavy brush, ect..
- Do you prefer open sights or optics (and what kind)?
- Do you prefer a steady rest (and what kind), sling, or off-hand (I really hope not off-hand)
- What's your budget for the gun? For the optics (if any)? Accessories?
- Do you want to reload your own ammo or do want to be able to buy anywhere in the world?
- How much accuracy do you want? 1 min, 1/2 min, or is 2 min acceptable?
- How much time do you want to dedicate to getting just the right set-up? Off the shelf rig, custom, or something in between?

Lots to consider. Answer some of these questions and the picture will get a bit clearer.

However, to answer your question, the Remington 700 is a pretty good gun platform. As is a Winchester 70, Springfield M1A, Ruger #1, ect. They all have lots of OEM and after-market accessories to chose from.

Here in MO where its fields and heavy brush/woods (stand or stalk) mostly, the 30-30 is probably the most popular caliber. I would guess the lever-action Savage is the most popular rig set-up. I've hunted in WA, KS, OK, and NY with a variaty of firearms ranging from an AK-47 (w/5 round mag) with a scope, an M1A (w/5 round mag), M1, Win Mod 70 in 30-06 with 3X-9X Variable scope, as well as a shotgun (slugs)

Fri Jan 11, 2008 9:07 pm

just man up for the 30-06.

Fri Jan 11, 2008 9:08 pm

I collect Mosin Nagants. I currently have 9. 4 long rifles and 5 carbines. They range in dates from 1917 thru 1954. All are excellent shooters and the long rifles are extremely accurate at long range. These were made to kill people so deer, bear, and even moose are no problem. They are fairly cheap too. Mine ranged in price from $90-$165. Very neat oldrifles with a rich history. They shoot 7.62x54R ammo.

Fri Jan 11, 2008 9:19 pm

When deer attack my house, me and my family... I just shut the door and they leave us alone.

You got some aggressive ones round your parts?

Fri Jan 11, 2008 9:20 pm

Lee Harvey says this rifle is accurate an Mannlicher-Carcano rifle

Fri Jan 11, 2008 9:21 pm

USMCbug wrote: I collect Mosin Nagants. I currently have 9. 4 long rifles and 5 carbines. They range in dates from 1917 thru 1954. All are excellent shooters and the long rifles are extremely accurate at long range. These were made to kill people so deer, bear, and even moose are no problem. They are fairly cheap too. Mine ranged in price from $90-$165. Very neat oldrifles with a rich history. They shoot 7.62x54R ammo.

I second the Mosin Nagant. I've got one for plinking and one scoped and set up for hunting. My Winchester 30-30 is for my back home Texas brush hunting.

Fri Jan 11, 2008 9:22 pm

30.06 in the brush and .243 Win in the open 8)

Fri Jan 11, 2008 9:33 pm

Savage model 110. I've got two of them, one in .30-06 and my favorite, a .25-06. I shoot 5 inch groups at 400 yards with this one.

Fri Jan 11, 2008 9:53 pm

My Remington 700 in a .308, Leupold Scope and a Bi-pod ........Sweeet

Fri Jan 11, 2008 9:55 pm

I've got a Moisin Nagant in 7.62X54 that will outshoot my Weatherby 30-06 at any distance. I picked up the Russian surplus rifle for $90 and my father spent $4k on the Weatherby, it all depends what you want to spend I guess.

Fri Jan 11, 2008 9:56 pm

One of my carbines. Its a Mosin Nagant M38 dated 1944.
Probably has killed someone.
:twisted:

Fri Jan 11, 2008 9:57 pm

Mongo63 wrote: I've got a Moisin Nagant in 7.62X54 that will outshoot my Weatherby 30-06 at any distance. I picked up the Russian surplus rifle for $90 and my father spent $4k on the Weatherby, it all depends what you want to spend I guess.

Ya know, ive been eyeing those at Big 5 sporting good for years.
i think its time to go get one. im pretty sure they still have them.

Fri Jan 11, 2008 9:57 pm

My Moisin is the M44, what's the difference from the M38?

Fri Jan 11, 2008 9:59 pm

And this, is my oldest. Mosin Nagant M91 dated 1917.

Fri Jan 11, 2008 10:03 pm

Mongo63 wrote: My Moisin is the M44, what's the difference from the M38? M38 has no bayonet. Otherwise ,the same thing.

For hunting in the open, I reccommend an M91/30 long rifle. In the brush I reccommend an M38 or M44 carbine.

I have one M91, three M91/30s, one M38, and four M44s.

Plus two Nagant M1895 revolvers.

I love the old russian weapons!

Fri Jan 11, 2008 10:05 pm

My side arms. Nagant revolvers. 7 shot 7.62x38R caliber.
:D

Fri Jan 11, 2008 10:13 pm

45-120 Sharps. You can kill stuff in New Zealand from Australia with one of them "Quigleys. 8)

Fri Jan 11, 2008 10:21 pm

Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:33 pm

54 cal CVA, patched round ball, 60 grains FFF, Our season was over in DEC