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Looking for a "Woods Rifle" - Caliber?
Posted on 9/26/12 at 3:59 pm
Posted on 9/26/12 at 3:59 pm
I have a Browning 7 Mag that I love, but the last couple years we have been hunting more in the woods out of ladder stands. The 7 Mag is money in the food plots out of a box stand, but its a little bulky and a little much for the woods. I am looking for something I can whip around fairly quickly and put the scope on a moving deer before it crosses the lane. For most of our shots in the woods, the deer are moving from bedding to the acorn flats, so we don't have much time.
I am definitely sticking with Browning, I really like their products. I was thinking about a 30-06 just because that is the best all purpose gun, but being that I already have a 7 Mag, should I go for a lower caliber? What else would do the job? .270, .243? All shots would be under 100 yds, most in the 40-75 range. I still want enought power to get them down. I even thought about a shotgun, but I don't want to be limited in case Mr. Big walks out at 50 yards.
What do yall think?
I am definitely sticking with Browning, I really like their products. I was thinking about a 30-06 just because that is the best all purpose gun, but being that I already have a 7 Mag, should I go for a lower caliber? What else would do the job? .270, .243? All shots would be under 100 yds, most in the 40-75 range. I still want enought power to get them down. I even thought about a shotgun, but I don't want to be limited in case Mr. Big walks out at 50 yards.
What do yall think?
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Posted on 9/26/12 at 3:59 pm to slinger1317
30-30
Posted on 9/26/12 at 3:59 pm to slinger1317
7mm-43-08
Posted on 9/26/12 at 4:00 pm to slinger1317
30-30 lever action. Can't beat it for woods.
Posted on 9/26/12 at 4:01 pm to slinger1317
30-06
280
35 Whelan
280
35 Whelan
Posted on 9/26/12 at 4:01 pm to Slickback
quote:
35 Whelan
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Posted on 9/26/12 at 4:03 pm to Slickback
35 whelen in Handi rifle. Then he's ready for primitive season. Can't go wrong.
Posted on 9/26/12 at 4:05 pm to slinger1317
A shotgun with a slug barrel will reach out to 100yds no problem
Posted on 9/26/12 at 4:05 pm to slinger1317
This. Check for legality in the State you're in first.
Posted on 9/26/12 at 4:19 pm to slinger1317
Judge.
Posted on 9/26/12 at 4:20 pm to slinger1317
Blow/snort at him and stop him. Then it doesn't matter. Snap shots where you aren't certain should not be taken. Ever.
Posted on 9/26/12 at 4:25 pm to slinger1317
35 Rem is a good caliber as well
Posted on 9/26/12 at 4:27 pm to slinger1317
First, you don't need another rifle. Second if you still insist, get a lever action and don't put a scope on it.
Posted on 9/26/12 at 4:35 pm to slinger1317
slinger,
I don't know whether you have a BLR, BAR or Browning bolt action, I'm going to assume it's the latter. I'd suggest a short action bolt action, either in 7-08 or 308, w/ a 22" or shorter if available. Of course, a comparable long action (e.g. 270, 280 Rem or 30-06 would work also, but a short action might be more handy).
OTOH, if you decide you want to change actions/guns, a lever action carbine in 30-30 Win or 35 Rem would be perfectly capable. 444 Marlin or 45/70 lever action would also do the job, but w/ a lot more recoil and no increase in performance.
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I am definitely sticking with Browning
I don't know whether you have a BLR, BAR or Browning bolt action, I'm going to assume it's the latter. I'd suggest a short action bolt action, either in 7-08 or 308, w/ a 22" or shorter if available. Of course, a comparable long action (e.g. 270, 280 Rem or 30-06 would work also, but a short action might be more handy).
OTOH, if you decide you want to change actions/guns, a lever action carbine in 30-30 Win or 35 Rem would be perfectly capable. 444 Marlin or 45/70 lever action would also do the job, but w/ a lot more recoil and no increase in performance.
Posted on 9/26/12 at 4:47 pm to slinger1317
I started hunting with my 45-70 last season all year long in the woods. I love that damn gun.
Posted on 9/26/12 at 5:00 pm to slinger1317
Browning 7mm08. Trust me 
Posted on 9/26/12 at 5:04 pm to slinger1317
This thread screams 30-30 only irons.
Posted on 9/26/12 at 5:08 pm to Propagandalf
I am shocked that .35 Whelan is actually a primitive weapon caliber, because it's a freakin' hoss. I would hop on it. You'll get a lot of drop at ranges like 200 yards, but you can still make the shot.
Posted on 9/26/12 at 5:11 pm to Propagandalf
That's what I said
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