What kind of gun?

[kycatman01]

i am looking into getting a new deer rifle or slug gun. i already have sks(7.62x39), a 357 magnum rossi braztech single shot rifle, and (2) muzzleloaders. i just want to try a new gun. i like do that about every 2 or 3 years. i get kind of bored with the same gun. any suggestions?

[catsrking]

i am looking into getting a new deer rifle or slug gun. i already have sks(7.62x39), a 357 magnum rossi braztech single shot rifle, and (2) muzzleloaders. i just want to try a new gun. i like do that about every 2 or 3 years. i get kind of bored with the same gun. any suggestions?

My favorite deer gun was a Remington 870 pump w/Hastings rifled barrel. Very reliable, durable and accurate, can't go wrong with one of them.

[H2O Mellon]

I would say jumo up a little, as each of those may be a tad light. If you want a hnadgun go w. a Ruger .454, a T/C Contender in .45-70, or even a New England Handi Rifle in .45-70!!! :big_smile: :lol:

[Redd]

I'm kinda fond of my .270 savage. It's got what they call an accu-trigger, and it HELPS with the accuracy. It's kinda hard to explain, but just google it, and it'll explain it a lot better'n I can. Although (if you don't have a problem buyin' the shells=$$$:crazy:) a .300 wetherby is also real good. jmo.

-Red

[dafin]

Guns are like trucks everyone likes something different. It depends where and how you hunt. I have owned and hunted with most from 22 to 338 mag, each has it time and place.I have settled down to 5 ,a 22, a 3in 20, a 3in 12,A 8mm. and a 264 win mag.They will handle all my hunting needs.

[derbycitycatman]

It would depend on what your wanting out of the gun. Do you want a quick moving light gun? or a flat shooter for shooting 300+yds? Any interest in hunting elk? A 30-30 or .243 would be easy and light to carry and still take down deer. A .270 is a great flat shooting rifle. A 30-06 could double as a elk rifle or other big game. Theres also the 7mm mag that is pretty popular.
I like sticking to the most popular calibers due to price and availibilty of ammo. I dont know much about handguns but mellon seems to have a handle on that.

[samh]

If I wanted one to deer hunt with and maybe take out west for Elk, I'd probably get a 30/06 or 300 win. mag., but if I was get'n it for just deer I'd look real hard at the 260 rem. Shoots 120 and 140 gr bullets, flat shoot'n, don't kick much.

[jlingle]

I'm a huge fan of the .280. In a 140 gr. bullet, it has nearly the same exact ballistics as a 7mm mag in 150 gr. but with less kick. I had a .280 for about 6 years and loved it, then let a buddy (who always borrowed it anyway) talk me out of it. Now I just hunt with my 7 mag. which is another fantastic cartridge. the 7 Mag will kill deer or elk ifyou ever get the itch to go kill one of those.

[jailcop2]

I agree with the 45-70 ,maybe a Marlin .
Brian

[michiganwhitetailRLM]

Im more of a bowhunter but still like to use a firearm once in a while.. I picked up on a really nice 12ga. made by marlin firearms. Its bolt action, rather heavy but is leathal and accurate. Im filling my deer tag every year and the game drops where it stands. With its rifled barrel and the right slug im within an inch either way from dead center, using iron sights at 80yrds. Was thinking about monting a scope but i dont have much knowledge with optics.Good luck bro!

[IL Hunter]

I can't beat my scoped 870 with a rifled slug barrel on it. In a shotgun only state that's about as good as I can get. It's served me very well.

[savage308]

Ummm lemme seeeee. I think i'd get a ummmm
.308 Savage. lol Out of all my guns its my favorite. Straightest shooting, dependable, and not too heavy. I use mine for deer, hogs, and varmits.
It's been a very, very dependable gun. Hope this helps.

[porboy]

No doubt, out of all the guns I have and have owned the best of the best cal
is a 30-06. Will handle anything from rabbits to moose. If you handload you can load it down to handle little game and load it up for the biggest.

[Gabowman]

I've shot deer with a .300 win mag, a 35 Rem., 30-30, .243......heck, even a .223. Although I've never owned a .270 that would be my choice if I was spending the bucks for another gun. And plan on spending about $200 (minimum) for a decent scope or getting a rifle will be no better than shooting a shotgun. Matter of fact, no rifle I know of would compare to the knock down power of a slug at close range anyway. Guess it really depends on the kinds of places you hunt and what your intentions are.

[Bayoubear]

im not sure yet, will have to check the whole sub-forum here but i think this one may be the first "best gun?" thread for this upcomming deer season. LOLOL :tounge_out:

check the archives from last fall/winter in this and the guns threads. lots of great info and some technical data too.

oh yhea, my vote is the ought six or 300 win mag but a rifle is tool. factor in the conditions, the terrain, the game species, an honest eval of your own shooting abilities, etc etc etc and match the rifle caliber to the task you want it to perform, further narrow the list and choose which fits "you" best.

[The Undertaker]

Just my honest opinion but I love my .270 in a long rifle and I have taken everything from Mule Deer and Elk in Idaho to Whitetails with a Ruger .44 magnum Hunter Special. I suggest trying just what you are doing and ask around and shoot some different guns and see what is the best for you.Stop by sometime and you can shoot mine and see what you think:0a26:
Steve

[Cathooker]

Remington model 700 in a .270 or 30.06 with a good Nikon or Leuopold scope. I have a .270 and I have taken deer up to 250lbs and at ranges of 300 yards with it. Get a good quality ballastic tip bullet in 130 grain and you won't be sorry. The Remington model 700 in a .270 has a mild recoil compared to the 300 magnum. The magnums will make you flinch and miss if you are not used to shooting them.
My other choice (and I have one of these too) is a model 7 or model 700Remington in a 7mm 08 caliber. Deadly accurate and a real good deer caliber. This round has a light recoil and the 140 grain Remington ballastic tip bullet is awesome on whitetails and mulies.....

[laidbck111]

I really like my 25-06 shoots good and has good stopping power.

[crayzeecade]

I've used my dads .243 remington to knock down my first deer and seemed to do a real good job. I bought my Bushmaster AR15 not too long ago and don't know if it would do the job of knocking down some large game, but you never know.

[thomcat]

i use an optima pro 209 magnum .50 caliber.. its one heck of a muzzlel loader

[catfisherfromball]

:0a22: ...Hope dis helps. a .270 or .280 is a good rifle. I own a 30-06 pump and it never has failed to drop a deer, in da deep woods or da open feild at 200 yards plus. It just depends on da distance you want or da terrain your huntin...also your favorite preferance too, dat also is a factor. Just fa da record, just got ma new .270 dis year and went to have it camo'ed up by one of dem companies dat do dat kinda stuff. just got it back and still not shot yet, now just gotta get me a scope for it. keeyaawww, gonna have to take it out and shoot it just to see... yawl have a good day now ya hear???

[rednecksportsman511]

im lookin into a deer rifle myself. so far, the one im considerin is the remington 700cdl. pretty rifle, durable, comes in .243, .270, 7mm-08, 7mm Rem. Mag., 7mm Ultra Mag, .30-06, .300 Win. Mag., .300 Ultra Mag and .35 Whelen.

also, another great deer rifle, tho a bit more pricey than the remington, is the browning BAR. calibers: .270, 7mm and .300 WSM chamberings, along with .243, .308, .270, .30-06, 7mm Rem. Mag. and .300 Win. Mag.

there are tons of great deer guns out there for (almost) every price range.

[Pastor E]

When I was able to deer hunt my favrite was aRemington 243 with a redfield scope passed on to my son I have heard great things from the 260 and 25-06:smile2:

[center12]

Maybe you should look into a T/C Encore. It's a break open single shot rifle that you can change barrels on, rather than getting a new rifle every couple of years you could just buy different barrels. With a new grip and forearm you can also make it into a pistol, a STRONG pistol able to handle rifle rounds!!

Oh yea, .270.

[Jesse168]

I've been deer hunting with the same Remington model 742 BDL in 30/06 since 1969. Both of my sons shot all their deer with the same gun.

It's getting close to time to pass it on to one of them. I am looking for a GOOD 270 bolt action. It wasn't really hard to decide on the 270. It finally came down to between the 270 & 25/06. The specs on both calibers are almost identical but the 270 is just a notch above the 25/06 simply because of the caliber size.

The main thing I don't like about the new guns being offered now is the synthedic stocks. I love the traditional style of the older guns. Plastic can't make blued steel look good like a hand cut checkered walnut stock can.

Just remember a cheep gun will always be a cheep gun but a good gun will increase in value if taken care of and not abused.

Jesse

[SeedTick]

Just remember a cheep gun will always be a cheep gun but a good gun will increase in value if taken care of and not abused.

Jesse

Agreed. Buy a good 'en.

ST

[blindfly69]

i like my 06 personally

[djlabs]

I have been impressed with my Rem. 7 mm Mag ,it has dropped deer any where from 15 yards to 200 + yards and thus far I have never had one run over 25 yards.
I am real partial to my Nikon Monarch scope it is a little $$$$ but it has never fogged up or given any trouble and it really gathers light well.

[perch]

I use a Browning A-Bolt in 30-06 with a 3x9-42 Tasco World Class Scope. I shoot Remington Core-Lok 150 grain bullets. This gun has not let me down, from hunting timber in Missouri to wide open prairie in Kansas.

[brian]

them are all good gun ,but what you are going to have to find the right cal/ga that you want and make sure that it not only fit's you but you are comfortable. you will know if it is the right gun for you as soon as you pick it up Good luck

[ka_c4_boom]

i have a 7mm mag savage arms with drop out clip and synthetic stock its lite weight and used to kick like a mule till i installed a limb saver butt plate

[Cherokee]

I have a marlin 30/30 wanting a 7mm or 30.06

[YeeHaw]

Try a spear. I've always wanted to try that.

[CatfishRocky]

i us a 870 exspress with a rifled barrel iv killed miny deer it hasint failed me yet

[mangus]

low price savage 30-06 or 700 to a 1000 dollar guns winchester model 70, remington model 700 or browning a-bolt medallion. all these are my favorite. i shoot 30-06 or 270 cal. if you was to buy a win. model 70 make sure you get an american made. i think they are made over seas now. oh! you can also check out the remington 11-87 3.5 mag. i use this primarily for duck and turkey but it will bust a deers a_ _. its really good if you hunt a lot of brush or cut over.

[Rickb6959]

i am looking into getting a new deer rifle or slug gun. i already have sks(7.62x39), a 357 magnum rossi braztech single shot rifle, and (2) muzzleloaders. i just want to try a new gun. i like do that about every 2 or 3 years. i get kind of bored with the same gun. any suggestions?

How about a Shiloh Sharps.

[gcarlin]

I use my 500 series Mossberg with the slug barrel,really accurate and is pump action