Poor weather hunting rifle

[MarkIV70]

I use a 270 pre-64 Model 70 in a McM stock if its sleeting and raining alternatively.
Other than that, pre-war Model 71 .348s that are waxed. No stainless rifles owned or needed.

 

[tdbmd]

Does anyone have a designated snow or rain rifle? I was thinking of trying to pick up a beat up used 30-30 in the $400 range… might have a little rust, dings on the stock, etc. I won’t deal so bad if it gets wet and I’m not so fast to oil it

I have a Sako M85, stainless/synthetic in 7mm-08 that serves as my "bad weather rifle"

 

[TexasPatriot.308]

View attachment 1251315Ruger American .308. It has been a great deer gun. If you're looking for a knock around rifle.

I got one in .22-250 with a low end Redfield Revolution scope. almost all my rifles are Ruger M77s but this cheap rifle is just right for my pickup when I go feed cattle. always running into hogs or coyotes. accurate little entry level rifle.

 

[LonewolfMcquade]

My "high end" bad weather beater gun is a Ruger Ranch chambered in 7.62x39. think I paid $400 new. Not worried about scratching etc. it's also so darn small and light to maneuver.
It delivered for me this season, took it because it was a rain snow mix this day

 

[Bearcat1982]

I got one in .22-250 with a low end Redfield Revolution scope. almost all my rifles are Ruger M77s but this cheap rifle is just right for my pickup when I go feed cattle. always running into hogs or coyotes. accurate little entry level rifle.

My "high end" bad weather beater gun is a Ruger Ranch chambered in 7.62x39. think I paid $400 new. Not worried about scratching etc. it's also so darn small and light to maneuver.
It delivered for me this season, took it because it was a rain snow mix this day

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putting an even more low end Redfield the "Revenge" lol 2-7 on a 7.62x39 Gen II American. Looking forward to seeing how it performs on deer this year if given the opportunity. Its in the rotation anyhow.

 

[GooseGestapo]

I shoot left handed so I have a strong preference for L/A rifles.
Stainless steel for rust resistance. Scope covers necessary!
This is a.308MXLR, but I also have a .338MXLR that’s near identical.
Laminated stock for stability.