What & Why
01-02-2009, 05:46 PM
#1
Typical Buck
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: St. Louis, Mo
Posts: 855
What & Why
What caliber rifle do you use for deer hunting and why?
I use a 243 because in my "twlight"
years I want less recoil and a lightgun to carry in the woods.
If this has been posted before, I apoligize and just ignor it.
Spudrow from Mo
I use a 243 because in my "twlight"
years I want less recoil and a lightgun to carry in the woods. If this has been posted before, I apoligize and just ignor it.
Spudrow from Mo
01-02-2009, 06:02 PM
#3
Fork Horn
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Arkansas Ozarks
Posts: 325
RE: What & Why
Remington 700 Mountain Rifle LSS 30-06 because:
A) It's a beautiful gun
B) I shoot a lot of deer in last light, my eyesight isn't what it used to be, with the 150 gr. Core-lokt I don't have to bloodtrail them in the dark (they drop within 20 yards if not in their tracks).
A) It's a beautiful gun
B) I shoot a lot of deer in last light, my eyesight isn't what it used to be, with the 150 gr. Core-lokt I don't have to bloodtrail them in the dark (they drop within 20 yards if not in their tracks).
01-02-2009, 07:18 PM
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2008
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RE: What & Why
I shoot a Rem. 30-06 7600 (pump)
Why?
It fits me just right. When I put the gun up I'm right on my target. Most of my shots are close and a lot of the deer are moving. If I was to go shopping I would look for a shorter gun with the same fit. I like pump actions. I'm quick with it and as opposed to a semi auto it forces me to reaim every shot.
Why?
It fits me just right. When I put the gun up I'm right on my target. Most of my shots are close and a lot of the deer are moving. If I was to go shopping I would look for a shorter gun with the same fit. I like pump actions. I'm quick with it and as opposed to a semi auto it forces me to reaim every shot.
01-02-2009, 07:46 PM
#6
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: North Louisiana
Posts: 3,050
RE: What & Why
I use a .270 WSM because I often hunt on a power-pipe line that runs through my land. Many of my shots are in the 200 to 300 yard range. The 130 grain short mag has a very flat trajectory with little drop at 300 yards. I'm confident with my gun and round at 400 yards. It also does fine at short ranges. The longest shot I took this season with my Browning A-Bolt WSM was a whopping 32 yards, and I killed three nice bucks with it. Last season I killed two bucks past 300 yards, so it does great at short or long distances.
01-03-2009, 05:09 AM
#7
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Southern NJ
Posts: 410
RE: What & Why
Remington model 700 ADL in 30.06 180 gr. corelokt soft points. I use it because its almost a standard. Most stores carry the ammo I need to feed it. I understand what your saying about recoil though. If the 243 works for you, use it.
01-03-2009, 08:19 AM
#10
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,526
RE: What & Why
I use my Savage 30-06 more than anything probably. I use it because it is lightweight, points where I want it to shoot,it is wicked accurate, and I have history with it.
I also use my Savage .243 for all of the same reasons as the 30-06. I just don't have as much history with it.
I also use my Savage .243 for all of the same reasons as the 30-06. I just don't have as much history with it.