close range gun
10-14-2006, 07:43 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 19
close range gun
i already have a .30-06 but i hunt two different areas one is an agg field and the other is a ceder tree field where the shots are at a max of 100 yards i was wondering what short range fast gun would be best for this situation. any caliber and gun brand for under 400 dollars.
10-14-2006, 08:21 PM
#5
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
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Posts: 316
RE: close range gun
30-30 is an outstanding suggestion, so is the 35 Rem, or 44 mag...you should be able to get all of these in a lever action for less than $400.
You may also want to consider using a shotgun slug, given your criteria.
If I were in your shoes, I'd get a 44 mag or slug gun just b/c they seem to leave better blood trails.
good luck!
You may also want to consider using a shotgun slug, given your criteria.
If I were in your shoes, I'd get a 44 mag or slug gun just b/c they seem to leave better blood trails.
good luck!
10-16-2006, 03:08 AM
#6
Typical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Fraziers Bottom, WV
Posts: 500
RE: close range gun
I LOVE my marlin 1895G in .45/70!!!! If you don't hit them with the bullet, the fire out the barrel will gett'em!!
a Marlin 336 in .30/30 or .35 would aslo be a good idea. .35 remmy is a bit tougher to find ammo for though.
a Marlin 336 in .30/30 or .35 would aslo be a good idea. .35 remmy is a bit tougher to find ammo for though.
10-16-2006, 03:48 AM
#7
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 554
RE: close range gun
ORIGINAL: 07jml03
i already have a .30-06 but i hunt two different areas one is an agg field and the other is a ceder tree field where the shots are at a max of 100 yards i was wondering what short range fast gun would be best for this situation. any caliber and gun brand for under 400 dollars.
i already have a .30-06 but i hunt two different areas one is an agg field and the other is a ceder tree field where the shots are at a max of 100 yards i was wondering what short range fast gun would be best for this situation. any caliber and gun brand for under 400 dollars.
10-16-2006, 04:57 AM
#10
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Somewhere in Michigan
Posts: 5,702
RE: close range gun
Dead is dead whether it is a 30-378 WBY at 5 yds or a 44 Rem Mag at 150 yds. For short range what is wrong with what you have, if you just want a new gun get anything that sparks your interest....