hardluk1
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I have a 7 rem mag krieger barreled ruger custom for clear cut areas. And a 788 .308 rem for wooded ares. Some times a pistol.
What is your deer rifle?
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Captcurt
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Whatever is in my hand.
My fav right now is a 300WSM in a Savage model 10 Sierra. Weighs-in at 6 1/4 lbs.
I had a Ruger compact 260 that was sweet but didn't like the stainless metal and gray laminate. Killed deer like lightning.
If you go back in time, I have taken more deer with a 77 Ruger in 270 than any other rifle.
Then there is the 77/50 ruger ML that shoots as good as my centerfires and a 6" GP in 357 with a red dot that has taken 5 deer. And an old PSE compound that has taken 16. You can see that it doesn't really matter to me.
My fav right now is a 300WSM in a Savage model 10 Sierra. Weighs-in at 6 1/4 lbs.
I had a Ruger compact 260 that was sweet but didn't like the stainless metal and gray laminate. Killed deer like lightning.
If you go back in time, I have taken more deer with a 77 Ruger in 270 than any other rifle.
Then there is the 77/50 ruger ML that shoots as good as my centerfires and a 6" GP in 357 with a red dot that has taken 5 deer. And an old PSE compound that has taken 16. You can see that it doesn't really matter to me.
TC Encore Pro Hunter 7mm rem mag in rifle WMUs
TC Encore with .50 cal muzzle loader barrel during muzzle loader season
Mossberg 500a in shotgun WMUs
Massachusetts doesn't allow break action muzzle loaders during their season and so it looks like I'll be in the market for a new muzzle loader come December.
TC Encore with .50 cal muzzle loader barrel during muzzle loader season
Mossberg 500a in shotgun WMUs
Massachusetts doesn't allow break action muzzle loaders during their season and so it looks like I'll be in the market for a new muzzle loader come December.
quietman
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And it gets worse every year
Leverb66
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Ruger M77 30.06
and this year
DPMS LR243L .243
and this year
DPMS LR243L .243
backwoodzboy
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Well I aquired a Winchester Mod 70 in .300 win-mag early this year, it has a Nikon Buckmaster 3-9x40. I also picked up a Marlin XS7 in .308 wich has a Burris Fullfield II 3-9x40 with bdc. I plan on using the Marlin this year, and maybe the Winchester as a back-up. Before I was using my Remington 700 SPS-Varmint in .308, with a Ultimate Varminter stock and Burris XTR 3-12x50 scope, I decided that one is bit heavy to cart around the woods.
I handload for the .308s, and the Marlin will be getting 150gr Hornady interlock soft points.
I handload for the .308s, and the Marlin will be getting 150gr Hornady interlock soft points.
I took my Win. 94 .30-30 with open sights and shot it at the 50 range from a bench, sitting without a rest and standing....was able to nail the bullseye from the bench and keep it within the 4" diameter 8 ring standing and sitting with no rest.
I just took my Rem. 700 BDL to the 100 yard range to reaffirm the Zero. Wasn't having a great shooting session as I shot a 2" group and I know it can do about 1" from the bench...after that I shot sitting with no rest (I usually hunt from a dove stool, so this is normal hunting conditions) I actually got a group just as good if not better without the rest.....although it was about 2 inches farther from the point of aim than my other groups. If aiming for the vitals of a deer, it was still easily a good enough shot to take them cleanly.
Some pictures....I am certainly no Ansel Adams
Remington 700 BDL .30-06
Mauser 98 sporterized (Spanish action, Nazi stepped barrel) 7.92x57mm IS
Savage 340 .30-30
Winchester Model 1894 .30-30
must have some pretty ferocious deer where you hunt. Or is this something to do with Indiana law?
ronto
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30-30 336.
Sheepdog1968
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I alternate between two hunting rifles
A Marlin 336 lever action in 30-30 that has a Leupold 2.5X forward mounted "Scout Scope" with quick detachable rings and XS ghost ring sights as back up. I will use the 165 grain Hornady LeverEvolution ammo.
A Rem 700 synthetic stock in 30-06 with a 4X Leupold scope. I will use the Federal ammo with the Barnes TSX bullets in the 168ish grain weight.
Both rifles I am capable of hitting 3 MOA 99% of the time at 200 yards so that will be my max shot; actually I hope not to shoot beyond 150 yards just to provide an extra buffer of accuracy in obtaining a good hit.
For the past three weeks I've been doing an hour in the morning on the tread mill to build up my cardio. I can't wait to go out on my hunt with my father in law.
A Marlin 336 lever action in 30-30 that has a Leupold 2.5X forward mounted "Scout Scope" with quick detachable rings and XS ghost ring sights as back up. I will use the 165 grain Hornady LeverEvolution ammo.
A Rem 700 synthetic stock in 30-06 with a 4X Leupold scope. I will use the Federal ammo with the Barnes TSX bullets in the 168ish grain weight.
Both rifles I am capable of hitting 3 MOA 99% of the time at 200 yards so that will be my max shot; actually I hope not to shoot beyond 150 yards just to provide an extra buffer of accuracy in obtaining a good hit.
For the past three weeks I've been doing an hour in the morning on the tread mill to build up my cardio. I can't wait to go out on my hunt with my father in law.
teumessian_fox
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Indiana doesn't allow rifles for hunting. Shotgun or handguns, only.
Moose23
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Winchester Model 70 in .270 (push-feed, not controlled), with an even older Tasco 3x9x50 on top.
1948 Belgian FN mauser in 30-06 - hand load 180g bullets
1972 Marlin 336 30-30 - hand load 150g lever revolution bullets.
Use the FN for open areas, the marlin for brush & climbing stands. Always bring both to have a back up. Got the Mauser for $200 in low end pawnshop, the Marlin for $150 at a flea market.
1972 Marlin 336 30-30 - hand load 150g lever revolution bullets.
Use the FN for open areas, the marlin for brush & climbing stands. Always bring both to have a back up. Got the Mauser for $200 in low end pawnshop, the Marlin for $150 at a flea market.
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Mossberg 100-ATR 30'06
txcookie
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TC Encore 30.06
Ruger Model 77 in 250
CVA Hawkin
Mongrel trade rifle
PSE AXE 6
Ruger Model 77 in 250
CVA Hawkin
Mongrel trade rifle
PSE AXE 6
I haven't done extensive research on the law, but I read something once that said the law listed the dimensions of the case, bullet had to be over .357 and case has to be under a certain length. I think I have read some people use these as loopholes to use rifles. BTW I also read it is legal to use rifles chambered in cartridges meeting those specifications. I figured that was possible with kludge...otherwise a .358 WSSM 220 grain bullet seems like a bit of overkill for deer.
Edit...these are the rules directly from Indiana's Department of Natural Resources website
It is completely possible that Kludge's .358 WSSM adheres to those rules.
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teumessian_fox
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In all honesty, it's been several years since I lived there. I remember when it was shotgun only, then when they allowed handguns, I ran out and bought a Ruger stainless Redhawk w/Leupold 2X silver scope. I killed a 125 dressed whitetail that year with it.
But it appears they've amended the laws somewhat.
Correct.
Not any more. Rifles with cartridges that fire a bullet of .357-inch diameter or larger, have a minimum case length of 1.16 inches and a maximum case length of 1.625 inches are legal during the deer firearms season.
The rule was specifically written to allow the 44 SPL but eliminate the .38 SPL, and to allow up to the .500 S&W Mag. They knew all along that the .458 SOCOM would be legal. In another year the legal length might be bumped to 1.8" and allow the .460 S&W Mag.
It does. Bullet = .358", Case = 1.620".
Basically it's a .25 WSSM necked up and trimmed slightly to legal length. It uses a .25 WSSM headspace gauge.
Right now I am exceeding .35 Rem ballistics by a substantial margin, and I'm basically matching .35 Win (short barrel) ballistics. If the 1.8" rule goes through people already have plans to rechamber their .358 WSSM to a cartridge formed from WSM brass (not me). At that point you basically have something that will approach .35 Whelen ballistics.
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Vern Humphrey
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1. Bob Watts .45 caliber Kentucky flintlock with a patched 230 grain Lee cast bullet for the .45 ACP.
2. Lyman Deerstalker .50 carbine with a Lee 300-grain minnie ball.
3. Winchester M94 .30-30.
4. Swede M1896 (sporterized by Kimber and much worked over by myself) in 6.5X55 Swede.
5. Sporterized (or bubbaized as you choose) M1898 Krag in .30-40. This gun has a cocking piece sight that was installed 90 to 100 years ago.
6. Ruger M77 in .30-06
7. Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 in .30-06.
2. Lyman Deerstalker .50 carbine with a Lee 300-grain minnie ball.
3. Winchester M94 .30-30.
4. Swede M1896 (sporterized by Kimber and much worked over by myself) in 6.5X55 Swede.
5. Sporterized (or bubbaized as you choose) M1898 Krag in .30-40. This gun has a cocking piece sight that was installed 90 to 100 years ago.
6. Ruger M77 in .30-06
7. Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 in .30-06.
Rail Driver
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Mine is a 1954 Tula (rearsenal) with matching numbers (no electro-pencil). I'm getting the stock shaped and refinished as we speak, pics will come with I get it back.
Hagen442
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Dear Rifles & Memories
45-70 High Wall Browning - Ladder Sights
45 Cott Henry - Ladder Sights
270 Short Mag Savage - Scope
25-06 Thompson Center - Scope
30-06 Remington - Scope
50 Cal Thompson Center - Encore Open Sights
45 Cal Thompson Center -Holy Black Muzzle Loader - Open Sights
All have done their Job over the years.
45-70 High Wall Browning - Ladder Sights
45 Cott Henry - Ladder Sights
270 Short Mag Savage - Scope
25-06 Thompson Center - Scope
30-06 Remington - Scope
50 Cal Thompson Center - Encore Open Sights
45 Cal Thompson Center -Holy Black Muzzle Loader - Open Sights
All have done their Job over the years.
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