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Opinions on deer rifle

Old 12-07-2003, 05:26 AM
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I'm thinking of getting a rifle next spring, for next years deer season. I have recently gotten permission to hunt on some land in a rifle county here in Maryland. After some reading, I'm pretty interested in the Savage 110, in .308, with a synthetic stock, if it's available. What are some opinions on this gun, and what should I expect to pay for one new? I'd like to keep the gun cost around $400, so I have enough to put a quality scope on top. Is $400 even in the ballpark for this gun?
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Old 12-07-2003, 06:38 AM
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YES YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO GET THAT RIFLE AT AROUND $350.00. I GOT A .300 WIN MAG AT A WALMART CLOSEOUT FOR $300.00 ITS A 116FSS AND I LOVE THE RIFLE AND HATE THE STOCK . SHOOTS PREETY GOOD WITH NO WORK TO IT
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Old 12-07-2003, 11:31 AM
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Good choice on the gun and caliber too! It shouldn't break your budget either!
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Old 12-07-2003, 12:27 PM
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I have a Ruger Mark II in 308 and I find that it is devastating on Whitetails. I think the 308 round is a great choice for deer size game. I don't know much about the Savage gun though.
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Old 12-07-2003, 12:38 PM
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Savage isn't the prettiest gun you will ever see, but the ones we have shoot just as good as the pretty ones. For the package price its a good buy .
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Old 12-07-2003, 01:18 PM
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Thanks guys.
I'm pretty new to rifles, as I mostly bowhunt, and when I do gun it is usually muzzleloader or shotgun slug. The .308 seems to get great reviews, and it sounds like the Savage is right in my price range. I probably won't actually get it until end of winter, so I've got plenty of time to research what I can.
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Old 12-07-2003, 01:43 PM
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The reviews are right! The .308 is a great caliber.
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Old 12-07-2003, 04:49 PM
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The .308 is a great deer cartridge. But there are some other excellent cartridges out there. I would look at the rifle that I can get a deal on. If that happened to be in .7mm-08,.270,.280,.30-06 I would snap it up.
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Old 12-08-2003, 05:45 AM
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I agree good choice, Savage makes a good gun. The 308 is also a good caliber and will take anything you decide to hunt with it
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Old 12-08-2003, 11:47 AM
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I think the .308 Win. is the best Whitetail caliber. For a few more dollars you're in the price range of a Tikka or Browning. If you can wait and save a little. You won't be sorry with a higher quality gun. You could also mount a cheaper scope for a year or so. Save for a Leupold or something similar and sell the cheaper scope.
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