What kind of rifle do you shoot?

[Rost]

Don't want to start a WWIII here, but I find it interesting what other people shoot. I'm sure we'll confuse the he11 out of vexalicious here after the opinions start rolling in

Myself, well I am partial to the Tikka T-3

1.Arguably on of the best manufactured barrels on the market. Cold Hammer forged meaning each barrel comes off the line flawless and all identical.

2. Adjustable trigger (2-4 lbs), comes set at 3lbs out of the box.

3.lite

My second choice is the Rem 700 BDL. Known for it's accuracy, looks, and craftsmanship. The bolt action on these guns cannot be beat.

[Bobb-o]

i still shoot a lever action winchester 94 30-30 with iron sights and have never needed anything more than that. never even had to track a deer as everyone i have shot has dropped. The gun is 3rd generation in my family.

[cyberamish]

I started out with a Savage model 4/4 pump action 30/30 and that was probably the best "deer gun" I ever owned. I still have it and take it out at least once a year. I have since evolved through a Win model 70 .270 and now have a Browning A-Bolt in .270 WSM. I love the A-bolt with its short throw and the short actiion with the WSM makes it an extremely quick cycling gun (not that I've ever needed a second shot mind you...;-) ) and a pleasure to carry in the woods.

[Guest]

Remington 700BDL 7mm with Luepold scope for deer,Remington 700BDL 243 with Leupold scopefor varmits and for the bigger version a Ruger 300 win-mag in stainless with a leupold scope,fluted barrell,epoxied barrel,trigger change to lighter smoother pull and of course a muzzle brake to tame down the kick,but the noise is pretty load. But what a killing machine

[Browning83]

Winchester Featherlite .243 with a nice scope(I have a Nikon Monarch 3x9) I think its one of the best midwestern gun out there. Its a flat shooting gun and has good range. Its big enough to take down deer and small enough not to blow a fox in half. A well placed shot will take down any size deer....I've gotten a lot of bucks with mine.

[vexalicious]

Anyone have any comments on the weatherby vanguard line of rifles?

[markharden]

I shoot the Maverick 20 gauge pump. I like it a lot. It can sure take down those bucks. but so can the dodge colt.

[I'llTakeWhatiCanGet]

A 20 gauge rifle

[Dave S]

T/C Contender G2 rifle in .223.

[markharden]

Oh my bad. I'm sorry. The colt is a 1.3 liter 4 spd. 117 fps.

[lawdog]

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A 20 gauge rifle

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Ah give the guy some slack, he's obviously not too bright...

[markharden]

You go it all wrong Lawdog. I'm very intellijent and very edgeumicated. I'm from the SW part of MN too. Not too far from Luverne.

[Eric Wettschreck]

Where I live we shoot deer with shotgun, not rifle. However, for shooting coyotes I absolutely love my Mauser 7.62mm.

That rifle has a GREAT feel to it and the bolt action is as smooth as a prom queens thigh.

[markharden]

Yeah exactly Boilerguy. I'm used to shooting deers with a shotgun. My favorite rifle would have to be a bolt action Savage .22 for gophers.

[huntingislife]

I have a Ruger 7mm. Perfect for deer hunting in ND. I really like it and have had no problems with it. Definitely would buy another one. Probably a 22-250 next.

[Gissert]

Savage 111 (left hand) in .338 win mag. Picked it up for elk hunting, but liked the accuracy so much that I use it for deer also. (overkill, I know)

My old Remington 742 in 30-06 is now lonely.

For varmits, I have a couple of 220 swifts. My Ruger #1 and an old Japaneese type 38 that my dad had made in the 1950's.

[irvingdog]

Leave the old 742 in the closet. They are great guns, and look awesome, but they have a notorious flaw. The bolt head chatters when shot to often. They work wonderfully, until one day, they just jam. From that point on, you've got and auto-ejecting single shot. I've had at least a dozen guys in the last 12 months bring 742's into store for this. Eventually, it happens to every one of them .....

[brittman]

270

[lawdog]

I have a Rem 7400 in 30-06 for deer hunting in Wisc. (use the trusty 870's for MN...).

I also have a Ruger all weather stainless steel .223 for varmints and a little Ruger 10/22 for plinking. I guess I also have a cheap little Marlin .22 that I leave at the lake place for plinking too but I don't shoot that one much at all.

My favorite would have to be the 30-06 because I've killed a lot of good deer with that beast. Its even in the picture with me in the avator...

[B. Amish]

savage 30-06, i've taken a few deer out near 300 yards with it

[Gissert]

I have two of those 742's. One is quite a bit older than the other, and both have the marks on the receiver from the bolt lugs chattering.

Neither one has hung up yet, but they dont get shot much anymore either. Too much sentimental value to get rid of them.

[Tuckered]

Still own a 742 (308) and killed plenty with it but just bought a Tikka T3 lite. Really nice short bolt throw, light, feels good in the hands, to me!! looking forward to shooting it soon, got it in the 300 wsm, somthing bout short bolt throw and short cartridge that interested me just in case you need a quick 2nd or 3rd!! The other thing I liked was the removable mag. just my thoughts.

[Cooter]

Rem 700 Mtn in .280 Rem w/Burris FFII - I think just about perfect for deer where I hunt, have had if for 10 yrs.+

[poutpro]

I have always shot my 30.06 for deer. I used winchester supreme bullets and have always been able to reach out and touch deer.

[WB make the CUT]

Browning A-bolt .270 WSM

Stainless

Syn Stock

Burris Red Dot