Cost not an issue.
2007-08-19 03:18:00 · 10 answers · asked by My Q&A 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
1---NEW ENGLAND is full of trees.
2--- A long range ACCURATE shot is
what I would be looking for.
***PLEASE give your reasons.
2007-08-19 03:42:10 · update #1
3---150-300 yds
2007-08-19 03:58:58 · update #2
Best Choice is the 30-06 caliber and you will never have to buy another Rifle when you have a 30-06*...
2007-08-19 05:46:44 · answer #1 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cost is not an issue?
Man, that's the words I like to hear!
I've been in the woods of New Hampshire and Maine a few times but never hunted. The term "long range" is relative, but suffice to say in New England hunting you will not be taking any "long range" shots not only due to the forest but also for the safety factor.
Out in the endless high plains of far west Texas, I can take a long shot of hundreds of yards without any danger to someone else. Heck, no one will even hear it.
In New England, you gotta consider that over the next hill is a group of girl scouts camping, so long shots into the unknown are risky and irresponsible. Keep you shots shorter, mind not shooting uphill to eliminate shooting into the next county. Besides, the forest will keep your visibility limited, even in clearings.
Some good bits of advice so far.
.30-30
My grandad used a Marlin .30-30 for nearly half a century in the forest and swamps of Louisiana and always brought home the venison. No scope, just a peep sight. .30-30 is one of the most common deer calibers still and a lever gun is very handy to carry and bring on target in heavy brush.
The choices here are Winchester 94 and Marlin 336. Get a look at both and pick the one that feels good. Have your gun shop order a scope rail setup and install it. I like Nikon scopes and Leupold are very good too. Expect the scope setup and install to cost as much as the rifle. Don't cheap out on a scope.
.308 and .30-06
More deer are taken in the US with these two calibers than all others combined. Oh sure, there's a bunch of good 'new' calibers that everyone, particularly the younger guys, tout as being the perfect deer caliber. All are good in their way, but you cannot top the US Army calibers that have served for a century and half century respetively.
Get a Weatherby Mark V Deluxe in either .308 or .30-06. You really cannot go wrong with eiter one. Have a Luepold put on top and be the envy of every guy out there.
2007-08-19 13:36:54 · answer #2 · answered by DJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well making a "long accurate shot" in an area with lots of trees is like an oxymoron. If there is alot of brush than a lever action 30-30 will do nicely. If you are looking to make a long shot than a .308 is good for that. There may also be laws in New england that may keep you from using a rifle, so you would need to use a shotgun instead. a 12 or 20 gauge pump with some sabots works nicely on deer.
2007-08-19 10:49:26 · answer #3 · answered by notthenameiwanted 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there are so many good deer guns to choose from its not an easy question but for a rifle with longer more open range a .270 or a 30.06 cant be beat. for the more common thicker brush and forest i wont ever trade my .450 marlin its a great 200 yard gun with all the knockdown power you could ever want also a good elk and bear gun within its range. some people swear by a shotgun with rifled barrel ive found this to be a good compromise when hunting in parts of ny that dont allow rifles.
2007-08-19 18:04:40 · answer #4 · answered by cantspellman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello fellow hunter!
I would suggest a Savage 111. Savage makes a fantastic firearm at a good price. This rifle comes with a scope, and I would suggest getting this rifle in .270 since this is an extremely accurate cartridge, and I have two friends who hunt with them who have NEVER needed a second shot. These deer were shot anywhere from 50 to 400 yards.
Check this out: http://savagearms.com/111fcxp3.htm
Hope this helps!
2007-08-19 18:45:25 · answer #5 · answered by itheskeeter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 3 Ruger model 77 bolt action rifles with stainless steel barrels and synthetic stocks that shoot great. One of them is chambered for .308 and it is my current favorite for deer season because it shoots great at all ranges and has enough power for anything i might need it to put down. There are bears here and I'd like to get one. In the last 2 weeks of deer season we can shoot bears and I feel confident carrying my .308 Ruger. I reload and prefer 150 grain Hornady boat tail soft point bullets (Cat. # 3033), Accurate 2015 powder, Remington large rifle magnum primers, and Winchester brass. You can get once fired military brass cheap for reloading and it shoots good, but I'm picky about my hunting loads and Winchester brass usually gives me better accuracy.
2007-08-19 12:13:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best gun for your kind of hunting would be the Savage 99 in 308 Win caliber. It's a shame they aren't made any more.
2007-08-19 11:56:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a 30.06 I live in Pa and that is probly the most popular cartrage for hunting Pa white tail.Alot of people also use the 30.06 for black bear here as well.Im pretty sure in new england you have the same kind of animals pretty much.I'm pretty sure the deer are the same size.
2007-08-19 12:16:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the terrain, a good (brush) gun would be a 30/30.
Open long range shots 33.06 very long shots a .270
2007-08-19 10:25:34 · answer #9 · answered by hillbillybrute 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
moss burg pistol grip pump
2007-08-19 10:26:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 6⤋