Help me choose between these 2 rifles...
08-14-2010, 06:27 AM
#21
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 1,781
If you ever want a .338 or larger for a DGR, I would almost certainly buy a CRF rifle like the Hawkeye or M70. If a DGR is not on the menu, a good push feed action like the 700 is probably best.
08-14-2010, 08:21 AM
#23
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Titusville Florida
Posts: 1,727
Out of the two that you mentioned, I prefer the Remington. In my opinion, Sheridan hit the nail on the head when he mentioned the Marlin 336. Now that's a gun that ages with character.
08-14-2010, 02:59 PM
#24
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Michigan
Posts: 3,329
I would steer clear of the 300 WM since you want to pass this down. You're assuming your kin will be willing to shoot something that stout. I would opt for something between the 270 to the .30-06.
I'm not going to choose one of the rifles in your list but suggest an alternative. How bout a Winchester M70 featherweight.
Tom
I'm not going to choose one of the rifles in your list but suggest an alternative. How bout a Winchester M70 featherweight.
Tom
08-22-2010, 06:49 AM
#28
Spike
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 49
My vote is for the Ruger #1. If you look around a bit, you can find one with some real nice wood. It's a classic, time proven, elegant rifle that will last for generations. And don't worry about it being a single shot. With a little practice, it can be reloaded just as fast as you can work a bolt. Mine is the Boddington edition in .375 Ruger, and I love it!
In my opinion, the .300 Win Mag or .300 H&H are both great choices for an all around cartridge.
In my opinion, the .300 Win Mag or .300 H&H are both great choices for an all around cartridge.
08-23-2010, 05:16 AM
#29
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: WY
Posts: 2,056
Though many of us probably think of the No. 1 as "elegant", and as a potential "heirloom", that alone may not be enough to get it into the field with the next generation. Kids don't see things the same way we do. Most teenagers I know see single-shot anythings as a "handicap", as well as what Dad buys you when he didn't have enough money for the RemingChesterAvage.
Rather than buying something with the intent of it becoming an "heirloom", consider that what you already use has that category sewn up, whether it's beat up or not.
Much as I love my No. 1, I think the "heirloom" in my collection is probably the rifle I took my first deer with - a gently worn, well-maintained M600 Remington that still finds its way to the field. It has stories behind it - and that gives it character.
Rather than buying something with the intent of it becoming an "heirloom", consider that what you already use has that category sewn up, whether it's beat up or not.
Much as I love my No. 1, I think the "heirloom" in my collection is probably the rifle I took my first deer with - a gently worn, well-maintained M600 Remington that still finds its way to the field. It has stories behind it - and that gives it character.
