i shoot a 12 ga super black eagle II and i hunt ducks, doves, quail, and geese with it. also, im just gettin into deer huntin and need an opinion on which rifle to get
2006-07-05 14:25:30 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
ive been deer hunting, but always used my brother's or dad's guns.
2006-07-05 14:27:19 · update #1
.308, 30-06 Remington 700 SPS Stainless DM will last you longer than you will be able to hunt, and is deadly accurate and reliable.
2006-07-05 14:44:48 · answer #1 · answered by Black Sabbath 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of the best rifles on the market is a Remington model 700.
You can decide what barrel configuration you want. Remingtion is the only bolt action rifle that I have come across that does not bind when there is any sideways pressure on it. That is important if you are going for second shot or if you keep the chamber empty and are loading it for that first shot. Remington is a very strong reciever and the varmint barrel configurations usually shoot a 1/4 to 1/2 m.o.a. in 308 out of the box. My husband and I are gunsmiths. We have seen alot of Remingtons for trigger jobs and the owners always talked about how accurate the gun was.
as for caliber 308 is one of the best. there are variety of loads and you can get that caliber at almost any sporting good or gun shop in any state.
Regardless of which brand you buy just break in the barrel with one shot cleans. This will help any of them shoot accurately for the cold shot (first shot). Which is what the shot will be when you are hunting.
2006-07-07 15:31:15 · answer #2 · answered by Nancy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a never ending discussion of what is the best rifle and the best cartridge for hunting. Many of the suggestions are very good and you can not go wrong with a .270, .308. or 30-06 for Whitetail or Mule Deer.
My personal preference is a Remington Model 7 , in .308 or 7mm08. This is a very easy rifle to carry. It is very fast to swing and easy to use from tree stands. The accuracy is more than adequate.
Good hunting !
2006-07-06 00:33:19 · answer #3 · answered by sonny_too_much 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HI, I know I'm not a guy, but I'm sure a girls opinion could come in handy too :-) I've got my BAR 30.06 which I use on my stand because it's a little heavier, not really a "carry through the brush" rifle. For when I'm on foot I carry a Winchester Model 94 30-30. It's a lighter and easy to carry lever action, also one of the most popular deer rifles in America. I've got a Remington 1100 that I use for ducks, seaducks, and partridge. A really sweet rifle that I've got my eye on is the browning WSM in either 30.06 or .308. Now that's a honey. Hope this helps!
2006-07-06 08:41:49 · answer #4 · answered by Christina C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If U R getting a shotgun, rifled barrels are supposed to be more accurate. The ammo is more and you can only use sabots not rifled slugs. I just got my fiance' one last X-Mas. Hers is a Mossberg pump.
If U go w/a rifle well lucky U we can't use them where I come from. .30-30 is cheap and pretty accurate. My buddy uses a Remington 570 or something .30-06 he rolled a deer last year in MO @ 380yrds! Anything above .270 will definately work!
2006-07-06 02:19:56 · answer #5 · answered by CHHine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on local hunting laws you might want to try getting a 12 GA. slug barrel for your shotgun. It would let you try deer hunting without investing to much money to start with. However after about 50 yards you lose accuracy. Anything past that a rifle is the way to go. 30-30 or .45 cal.
2006-07-05 21:33:17 · answer #6 · answered by Dan H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) something that fits you well - you want it to be comfortable and natural, which you'll understand w/ your wingshooting background.
2) what else besides deer will you hunt? If smaller stuff like varmints, then a .243 maybe. If bigger stuff like elk, then at least a 30.06, maybe a 7mm mag.
Fact is, there are so many great rifles and cartridges out there, with modern factory loads and scopes you can drop a deer at 200 yards, so it comes down to personal preference.
I won't even get into the whole auto vs. bolt vs pump vs lever - again, it's what you intend to hunt and preference.
Me, I like my .243, it's more accurate than I can shoot it, and for Texas deer it drops 'em in their tracks every time. Of course, I only take the guaranteed shots.
2006-07-05 21:30:49 · answer #7 · answered by Dad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
30-06 is a good choice for deer sized animals. I had a 30-30 and a 44 magnum rifle and wasn't impressed with either one when shooting deer. I have never lost one since using my Remington 30-06 ( and they usually don't go beyond 5-10 yards). The 7 mag. is supposed to be good but I have never used one. I wish you good luck in all your hunting endeavors.
2006-07-05 22:36:44 · answer #8 · answered by turbietech 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would usually recommend a 243 for a young lady, but seeing how you can handle a 12 ga, a 270 will be manageable for you and will put the deer four legs up dead with no problems.
2006-07-05 21:35:09 · answer #9 · answered by mad_mav70 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
30 30
2006-07-05 21:28:30 · answer #10 · answered by rockydriver22 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have always been a big fan of the good ol' 30.06 due to the wide variety of bullet grains available. If you are looking for a rifle for just deer; a 25.06 or maybe a .270.
2006-07-05 21:33:47 · answer #11 · answered by advocate_of_chaos 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋