Myamoto said:
I agree, but the picture of classic pre-60's deer rifles just wouldn't be complete without the Remington pump rifles, like the model 12, and model 14.
simple classic style deer rifle
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I agree, but the picture of classic pre-60's deer rifles just wouldn't be complete without the Remington pump rifles, like the model 12, and model 14.
scandmx5- Lol okay thats great and I'm sure they will love it. Haha I was just wondering if you knew what you were up against and your way ahead of me! Most people that buy a 7mm mag for white tail hunting without ever shooting one first tend to not like them after they get them. There a great round capable of some serious power.
My best friend bought a 7mm mag for deer last year and now he is trying to sell it to me! lol! It is a common occurrence!
That poor deer he shot was skinned and ground up before he climbed out of his stand.
That poor deer he shot was skinned and ground up before he climbed out of his stand.
I'm 140 lbs soaking wet, so definately a no on the Featherweight in 7mm lol. It'd be a Classic Sporter for me.
Interesting you mentioned the "matte blue", b/c that is exactly what the Vanguard is. It's a gorgeous rifle and I like the barrel to forearm fit on those, but whenever I think of "matte" I remember a Mossberg 500 I had that scratched on everything and it turned me away from it.
Savage 114 AC would fill the bill nicely, if money is tight you could also do the 110 GXP3 for less money. 7 mag is WAY plenty for deer, won't kill 'em any deader than a good .270 and it'll sure beat the hell out of the guy shooting it. I'd go with the Savage 111 GCNS if it were me, if you don't think the .270 winchester has enough pop(there are a lot of whitetails that will tell you it's got plenty), you could get one in 30-06.
I went through this exact quandary a while back myself.... had to be a wood stock, blued, all-time style of rifle in my preference of .270 win. I looked at all comers, and finally shelled out for a new M70 Super Grade in .270. This rifle screams classic in every way.....Controlled-Round Feed, fantastic wood stock for a non-custom, nice glossy blued barrel which is perfectly free floated.... perfection for me, and what Dad would have hunted with..
haha nice choice iceclimber! gorgeous rifle no doubt. im glad im not the only one obsessing over that exact style. people may ask why so picky, but when you're paying that much, you want what you want!
Remington BDL. They still make it.
Remington CDL
Browning
CZ
Sako
Weatherby
Weatherby Vanguard
Winchester
Savage
Ruger
Maybe Tikka, Kimber, Thompson-Center
Remington CDL
Browning
CZ
Sako
Weatherby
Weatherby Vanguard
Winchester
Savage
Ruger
Maybe Tikka, Kimber, Thompson-Center
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Personally i don't don't why anyone would need a 7 Rem. mag. to kill a deer.
I'd be looking for a 700 ADL, and one in 270, 30-06, 308 or my fav, 280 Rem. would make an excelent deer, blk. bear rifle.
I still see them every once in a while in walmart at a good price.
DM
I'd be looking for a 700 ADL, and one in 270, 30-06, 308 or my fav, 280 Rem. would make an excelent deer, blk. bear rifle.
I still see them every once in a while in walmart at a good price.
DM
I'm a fan of the old school rifles also. I like the feel of wood and the look of blue. I also prefer some weight to a rifle.( some folks don't)
Have you concidered a 03' springfield, M1917 or an Enfield? I am a fan of the tried and tested 30-06, but my wife's .303 Brit is close to a .308. Nice round also.
The only rifle I have ever sold was a Remington 760 pump in 270 Win. That sob for some reason just wanted to tear my shoulder clean off. May have been just mine. Great looker though.
Your smart to read up on all the information here before you plink down the hard earned cash. I have recieved some great advice from the board here, as well as my good friends.
Enjoy and best of luck filling the freezer this season.
Have you concidered a 03' springfield, M1917 or an Enfield? I am a fan of the tried and tested 30-06, but my wife's .303 Brit is close to a .308. Nice round also.
The only rifle I have ever sold was a Remington 760 pump in 270 Win. That sob for some reason just wanted to tear my shoulder clean off. May have been just mine. Great looker though.
Your smart to read up on all the information here before you plink down the hard earned cash. I have recieved some great advice from the board here, as well as my good friends.
Enjoy and best of luck filling the freezer this season.
scandmx5 said:
I hear varying reports about the accuracy of Ruger bolt actions too, but we're talking a deer rifle here--2 or 3 MOA is perfectly fine for the ranges that most people should be shooting in the field.
The Last Ruger M77 I had was an 'all weather' model in .223. It never shot better than 1 MOA, but in never shot worse than 1.5 MOA, and it was mounted with a cheap junk scope, and I only ever shot budget ammo like PMC, American Eagle, and even steel case stuff.
I don't think that's bad at all.
I don't think that's bad at all.
Try the Tikka T3 Hunter
IMHO the best value for money rifle on the market.
http://www.tikka.fi/t3models.php?hunter
http://www.tikka.fi/pdf/specs/Hunter.pdf
Or one of the Sako 85 models
http://www.sako.fi/sako85.php
IMHO the best factory production rifle on the market.
The Tikka's and Sako's already come with bedded actions and floated barrels, there triggers are as good if not better then any aftermarket performance trigger and the fit and finnish is about the best you can get. There accuracy guarantee is by far the best on the market (Tikka- 3 shot 1" groups with "ANY" factory ammo, Sako- 5 shot 1" groups with "ANY" factory ammo, once you start using Match Grade or Handloaded ammo you can at least cut those groups in half). Also unlike other rifles that you have to go through a truck load of different factory or handloaded ammo in different bullet types or weights to get one that your rifle will like, Tikka's and Sako's will accurately shoot just about any ammo you put through them and for the amount of Tikka's and Sako's out in shooters hands you rarely hear of any problems with them.
IMHO the best value for money rifle on the market.
http://www.tikka.fi/t3models.php?hunter
http://www.tikka.fi/pdf/specs/Hunter.pdf
Or one of the Sako 85 models
http://www.sako.fi/sako85.php
IMHO the best factory production rifle on the market.
The Tikka's and Sako's already come with bedded actions and floated barrels, there triggers are as good if not better then any aftermarket performance trigger and the fit and finnish is about the best you can get. There accuracy guarantee is by far the best on the market (Tikka- 3 shot 1" groups with "ANY" factory ammo, Sako- 5 shot 1" groups with "ANY" factory ammo, once you start using Match Grade or Handloaded ammo you can at least cut those groups in half). Also unlike other rifles that you have to go through a truck load of different factory or handloaded ammo in different bullet types or weights to get one that your rifle will like, Tikka's and Sako's will accurately shoot just about any ammo you put through them and for the amount of Tikka's and Sako's out in shooters hands you rarely hear of any problems with them.
If he is balking at the prices of a Winchester Model 70 and Remington CDL ($800-$900), then the Sako($1400-$1600) is FAR out of his price range.
The featherweight isnt really all that light. if you like the way it looks I wouldnt worry about the recoil.
Correct^. When first introduced the Featherweight was considered light for it's time, but by todays standards it is just a hair lighter than most standard weight guns, and is heavier than many. Especially in magnum chamberings where they use a longer thicker barrel.
Featherweight, Sporter, Extreme Weather, it doesn't matter which Winchester you prefer, they are selling the most rifle for the money today. They ain't the cheapest, nor the most expensive, but are a bargain for what you get.
Featherweight, Sporter, Extreme Weather, it doesn't matter which Winchester you prefer, they are selling the most rifle for the money today. They ain't the cheapest, nor the most expensive, but are a bargain for what you get.
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I was going through this very same exercise and was drawn to the Winchester Featherweight or a Savage 14 American Classic.....except I wanted a 7mm08 (which I feel is a great whitetail round). Both have nice walnut stocks, a deep blue finish and that 'classic" look.
I like the accutrigger and some of the new features on the new Savage product....so I invested $600. in the rifle. Then put a Bushnell 3x9x40 3200 Elite scope on it via Talley one-piece rings / bases. Total Cost was about $750. Seems like a good package. Now....I gotta find some time to shoot it.
I like the accutrigger and some of the new features on the new Savage product....so I invested $600. in the rifle. Then put a Bushnell 3x9x40 3200 Elite scope on it via Talley one-piece rings / bases. Total Cost was about $750. Seems like a good package. Now....I gotta find some time to shoot it.
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