close range gun

[07jml03]

i already have a .30-06 but i hunt two different areas one is an agg field and the other is a ceder tree field where the shots are at a max of 100 yards i was wondering what short range fast gun would be best for this situation. any caliber and gun brand for under 400 dollars.

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[07jml03]

a little less recoil and lower cost bullets

[rem 700]

Marlin 336 30-30 w/ traditional flat point bullets. Cheap, reliable, and quick to aim(I'm assuming we're talking deer?).

[ths78]

30-30 is an outstanding suggestion, so is the 35 Rem, or 44 mag...you should be able to get all of these in a lever action for less than $400.

You may also want to consider using a shotgun slug, given your criteria.

If I were in your shoes, I'd get a 44 mag or slug gun just b/c they seem to leave better blood trails.

good luck!

[cartman308]

I LOVE my marlin 1895G in .45/70!!!! If you don't hit them with the bullet, the fire out the barrel will gett'em!!

a Marlin 336 in .30/30 or .35 would aslo be a good idea. .35 remmy is a bit tougher to find ammo for though.

[smokeman]

ORIGINAL: 07jml03

i already have a .30-06 but i hunt two different areas one is an agg field and the other is a ceder tree field where the shots are at a max of 100 yards i was wondering what short range fast gun would be best for this situation. any caliber and gun brand for under 400 dollars.

A used 760 pump (18 inch barrel) and a box of managed recoil ammo..I shot a few out of my nephews 30-06 yeseterday,Way less recoil than my daughters 243.. Way less recoil and very accurate...

[James B]

Good idea. The 30-06 Carbine 7600.

[Rebel Hog]

ceder tree field where the shots are at a max of 100 yards

Marlin 336 .30-30 or Win 94 "Trapper" .30-30

[Carpmaster]

Dead is dead whether it is a 30-378 WBY at 5 yds or a 44 Rem Mag at 150 yds. For short range what is wrong with what you have, if you just want a new gun get anything that sparks your interest....