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If you could build the perfect deer rifle
Posted on 12/5/13 at 11:05 am
Posted on 12/5/13 at 11:05 am
for YOUR needs, what would it be? I'm not trying to spark a huge debate here, I'm just genuinely curious what the opinions are here. I'm considering purchasing an "end-all, be-all" deer rifle after having a Ruger MKII .270 and Browning A Bolt 300 wsm stolen. I'm currently shooting a Savage axis 7mm 08, but I'm going to upgrade at some point. I've shot a wide range of deer calibers, and I'm a proponent of the lower recoil rounds. Anyway, follow this format in your answer. NO BUDGET
Primary usage:
Caliber:
Stock:
Barrel/action:
Optics:
Mine (what I'm considering getting):
Usage: Dense hardwoods with occasional 300 yard shot across crop fields
Cal: .308
Stock: Wood Laminate
Action/barrell: Stainless Rem 700 22"
Optics: Sightron Big Sky II or III 2.5-10x50
***I edited to say no budget, but I'm going to stay true to mine.
Primary usage:
Caliber:
Stock:
Barrel/action:
Optics:
Mine (what I'm considering getting):
Usage: Dense hardwoods with occasional 300 yard shot across crop fields
Cal: .308
Stock: Wood Laminate
Action/barrell: Stainless Rem 700 22"
Optics: Sightron Big Sky II or III 2.5-10x50
***I edited to say no budget, but I'm going to stay true to mine.
This post was edited on 12/5/13 at 12:38 pm
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Posted on 12/5/13 at 11:07 am to beHop
I'm currently shooting a Savage axis 7mm 08, but I'm going to upgrade at some point.
why?
why?
Posted on 12/5/13 at 11:10 am to beHop
quote:
And let's cap the budget at $1300.
Can't build a perfect deer rifle for less. My glass alone would be almost double that figure
Posted on 12/5/13 at 11:12 am to beHop
Usage hardwood bottoms and huge grass patches.
Winchester model 70 300 win mag, stainless steel, with a heavy McMillan stock. Topped with a leupold vx3 4-12x50.
Winchester model 70 300 win mag, stainless steel, with a heavy McMillan stock. Topped with a leupold vx3 4-12x50.
Posted on 12/5/13 at 11:12 am to beHop
quote:
Usage: Dense hardwoods with occasional 300 yard shot across crop fields
Cal: .308
Stock: Wood Laminate
Action/barrell: Stainless Rem 700 22"
Optics: Sightron Big Sky II or III 2.5-10x50
Sounds very similar to my dad's rifle I deer hunt with:
Usage: (same as yours)
Cal.: .260 Remington (6.5mm bullet in a 308 case; VERY accurate)
Stock: (same as yours)
Action/Barrel: Stainless Rem 700 22" (With sporter barrel profile - very thin)
Optics: Leupold VX3 2.5x-8x by 40mm
Absolutely love that rifle. It is beautiful and handles very well moving around in the woods and in stands. The slim barrel profile helps a lot.
Posted on 12/5/13 at 11:13 am to beHop
TC .270 with a Leupold Vax III here. no complaints.
Posted on 12/5/13 at 11:23 am to beHop
I actually just got my dream rifle. Couldnt ask for more.
Tikka hunter 270 wsm
Tikka hunter 270 wsm
Posted on 12/5/13 at 11:24 am to SportTiger1
looked at pic, knew it was TIKKA baby.
Posted on 12/5/13 at 11:31 am to beHop
For me I would probably get a Browing X-bolt Composite Stalker in .308.
.22 inch barrel and composite stock (i'm very rough on hunting guns)
I'd put Leupold rings on it with a Nikon Buckmaster scope in 4-12x50.
This is strickly for deer hunting. The .308 is the perfect round for that. Short action gives you a lighter weight rifle (6lbs 5oz). Recoil isn't bad. And it's a perfect compromise for any shot from 5-300 yds.
IMHO.
.22 inch barrel and composite stock (i'm very rough on hunting guns)
I'd put Leupold rings on it with a Nikon Buckmaster scope in 4-12x50.
This is strickly for deer hunting. The .308 is the perfect round for that. Short action gives you a lighter weight rifle (6lbs 5oz). Recoil isn't bad. And it's a perfect compromise for any shot from 5-300 yds.
IMHO.
Posted on 12/5/13 at 11:39 am to beHop
This... 
Posted on 12/5/13 at 11:42 am to bbvdd
quote:a bit overkill don't you think?
.308.
Posted on 12/5/13 at 11:43 am to Bama and Beer
quote:
a bit overkill don't you think?
Not in the least.
Posted on 12/5/13 at 11:44 am to Bama and Beer
quote:
a bit overkill don't you think?
Not at all. Probably the most versatile 600 meter rifle cartridge on the planet.
Posted on 12/5/13 at 11:44 am to bbvdd
You shooting deer at 500+ yards?
Posted on 12/5/13 at 11:44 am to bapple
quote:
Not at all. Probably the most versatile 600 meter rifle cartridge on the planet.
Posted on 12/5/13 at 11:45 am to bapple
.308
When you can load such a wide range of readily available bullets into this rife it truly can be everything from a varmint gun to a Moose gun.
quote:
Not at all. Probably the most versatile 600 meter rifle cartridge on the planet.
When you can load such a wide range of readily available bullets into this rife it truly can be everything from a varmint gun to a Moose gun.
Posted on 12/5/13 at 11:46 am to beHop
i would like to think i have the perfect set up for me..browning abolt 7wsm with a burris 4.5x14x45 scope..its a wood stock because i like the look. gun shoots flat as hell out to 250. i have reached out and touched some deer on our pipleine at 300+
Posted on 12/5/13 at 11:49 am to Bama and Beer
quote:
You shooting deer at 500+ yards?
You sure you're thinking about the right cartridge?
Posted on 12/5/13 at 11:52 am to bbvdd
I shot my first .308 this summer on a river at an un named target at 300 yards. Winchester 100 I believe.
I'm not but 6' and 160# and that fricker kicked the shite out of me.
I'm not but 6' and 160# and that fricker kicked the shite out of me.
Posted on 12/5/13 at 11:55 am to Bama and Beer
Cartridge (Wb@MV) Rifle Weight Recoil energy Recoil velocity
.308 Win. (150 at 2800) 7.5 15.8 11.7
.270 Win. (140 at 3000) 8.0 17.1 11.7
30-06 Spfd. (150 at 2910) 8.0 17.6 11.9
Nancy...
.308 Win. (150 at 2800) 7.5 15.8 11.7
.270 Win. (140 at 3000) 8.0 17.1 11.7
30-06 Spfd. (150 at 2910) 8.0 17.6 11.9
Nancy...
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