If you could only have 1 deer rifle.

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12-04-2009, 06:53 AM

#31

Centaur 1

Nontypical Buck

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Out of the ones that you listed I'd choose the Remington 700 in 30-06, only because I've owned and used one for the last 33 years. Personally though I'd prefer a Marlin 336 in 30-30. Easy to carry and handle without much kick.

12-04-2009, 06:57 AM

#32

Carpmaster

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I would choose the rem mod 7 out of the selections posted! Light, great deer cartridge, short action stroke, smaller framed gun, perfect for the conditions mentioned IMHO!

12-12-2009, 08:16 AM

#33

Model 7

Spike

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Location: Upstate ny

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I hunt that every year, I use a model 7 7mm-08. Can't go wrong. Plus there made right down the road!

Last edited by Model 7; 12-12-2009 at 08:26 AM.

12-15-2009, 10:32 AM

#34

Catus Magnus

Typical Buck

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Location: NC

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CriticalPlacement

Shooting Distances- Average 70-100 yards. - Max 150yds.
Conditions- Adirondack like conditions (cold, late season snow)
Terrain- Some hilly terrain, Open hardwoods, long dirt roads.
Game- WHITETAIL DEER
Location- Treestand or Groundblind

For the conditions you list, the perfect choice would be a Marlin 336 in 30-30 with a trim, low-mounted scope. That's what I use (scope is a Nikon 2-7).

Quote:

Originally Posted by CriticalPlacement

If your land met the above conditions, and you were only allowed to own one of the listed rifles, what would you pick, and why would you choose that from the others?

Tikka T3 - .270win.
Browning X Bolt - .25-06
Remington 700 - .30-06
Savage Arms - .308
Remington Model 7 - 7mm08

No great preference here. A Model 7 appeals for trim size, but I'd probably take the (short-action) Savage in .308, though they'll all do just fine.

BUT THE BEST CHOICE HERE would be a Marlin in 30-30. Benefits? Easy on the shoulder, ears, and wallet, and fully as effective as the others you've listed for the conditions you've listed.

Last edited by Catus Magnus; 12-15-2009 at 10:41 AM.

11-26-2010, 09:08 AM

#35

bharv

Spike

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Location: camillus

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Model 7 in 7mm-08 for that scenario

11-26-2010, 03:32 PM

#36

Rebel Hog

Dominant Buck

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I also agree with the 7mm-08

11-26-2010, 05:31 PM

#37

cullbuck

Spike

Join Date: Oct 2010

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Quote:

Originally Posted by salukipv1

well since .30-30 wasn't on the list...

definitely .308 or 7mm-08, hmmm tough call, but one of these, let's say 7mm-08 at the moment!

My picks as well.

11-26-2010, 07:54 PM

#38

balde

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Location: WI

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well, i have a rem700 and a browning bar in 30-06, aswell as a marlin336cs 30-30 and i think id use the 30-30! i got a 4x leupold on it, it is light, small reliable and accurate!

11-30-2010, 03:32 PM

#39

Bocajnala

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Location: Trumbull County, Ohio

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Remington Model 7 - 7mm08

Lightweight, and a great gun. My choice in this actualy scenario is my Marlin 336 Lever action in .30-30. Great little gun, nice and easy to carry, deadly out to 150, quick. But the model 7 in 7mm08 would be my choice of those listed!
-jake

11-30-2010, 06:50 PM

#40

Ruddyduck

Typical Buck

Join Date: Feb 2003

Location: OKC Ok. USA

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There's just too many great rounds that fit that description. 6.5 swede ,6.5 schoenaur, 7mm mauser ,257,260's,270,7-08 ,308 etc etc etc.

Just pick one , if you're not a reloader just get the one ammo is most readily available for you.

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