Looking for a good deer hunting rifle

Fresh · 04-23-2006, 06:45 PM

I have recently moved to South Carolina and I am in the market for a good deer hunting rifle. Does anyone have a suggestions. I am really leaning toward a 30-06.

stubblejumper · 04-23-2006, 07:00 PM

For deer only,my choice would be a tikka t-3 in 25-06.The 25-06 shoots flatter than a 30-06 with less recoil,and is plenty for any deer let alone the smaller bodied southern deer.

ELKampMaster · 04-23-2006, 09:24 PM

What other rifles do you now currently own?
What other rifles have you shot to date and how did you fair?

If it is your first and only center fire high power, then 30-06 is a fine, fine round IMO and you're on the right track.

It won't leave you short should you return to Ohio or maybe "up north" from Ohio or out West someday. Of course buying another rifle later onis always an option if you are sensitive to the Southern folks accusing you of "overgunning" for the local fauna with a 30-06!

handloader1 · 04-23-2006, 10:28 PM

The 30-06 Sprg. will do a fine job for you. Good luck.

Northernforest · 04-24-2006, 12:13 AM

I have a number of guns.I have a Browing a-bolt medalion in a .270 and a Browning a-bolt Stainless stalker in a 30-06 with a BOSS.Both guns have plenty of power for a deer.If you are shooting in a brusharea get a 30-06.IF you are in open land buy a .270 or a .270WSM.The Browning a-bolts are the most acurate bolt rifle for the money.If you are looking for a semi auto buy the Browning BAR or a Remington 7400.I have them both too.The BAR shoot slitely better than the 7400.But if you look at the price the 7400 is the better deal.If you dont care about the price buy the BAR.Good luck!

huntingbuddy419 · 04-24-2006, 04:02 PM

another good auto rifle is the beneli r1 I think its called

North Texan · 04-24-2006, 04:23 PM

Any good bolt action rifle in .25-06, .270, .308, or .30-06 would serve you well when topped with a good scope. If you are leaning toward a .30-06, then get one. You won't be disappointed.

James B · 04-24-2006, 04:41 PM

7MM-08 SPS Remington.

Rebel Hog · 04-24-2006, 04:46 PM

For SC all you need is the .270

Fresh · 04-24-2006, 08:06 PM

Thanks for all of the great advice! After doing some research I am straying away from the 30-06 and looking into a savage .308 with the new acu trigger. Has anyone had any experience with this rifle. This will be the first rifle I will shoot. Been very accustomed to shotguns in Ohio.